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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $2,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $19,250
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $17,420
Premium Mat Package 185    
AC power outlet 150    
Sunroof 800 800 750
Rear Power Package   250  
Side curtain airbags     645
CD changer, in-dash     240
Premium Mat Package 154    
AC power outlet 125    
Sunroof 664 664 600
Rear Power Package   208  
Side curtain airbags     555
CD changer, in-dash     180
Options (change) 1,135 1,050 1,635
Options (change) 943 872 1,335
Destination 650 650 580
Total Price $22,970 $28,795 $21,465
Total Invoice $21,613 $27,127 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,158
Model Year200820082006
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,970$28,795$21,465
Adjustments for Features-1,190-5,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,780$23,775$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0
Total Invoice$21,613$27,127$19,335
Adjustments for Features-1,120-4,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,493$22,398$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820082006
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,010$6,840$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$5,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,120-4,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length191.8 in171.3 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.153.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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