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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: $21,145

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,075

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
Trim2LTLTZXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $16,890
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $15,283
Premium Mat Package 185    
Rear Power Package 250 250  
Sunroof 800 800  
Extra Value Package 2     880
Antilock brakes (ABS)     390
Side curtain airbags     645
Stability control     650
4-speed automatic     830
CD changer, in-dash     240
Premium Mat Package 154    
Rear Power Package 208 208  
Sunroof 664 664  
Extra Value Package 2     792
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335
Side curtain airbags     555
Stability control     559
4-speed automatic     751
CD changer, in-dash     180
Options (change) 1,235 1,050 3,635
Options (change) 1,026 872 3,172
Destination 670 670 620
Total Price $26,610 $28,600 $21,145
Total Invoice $25,042 $26,944 $19,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,407
Model Year200920092007
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
Trim2LTLTZXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,610$28,600$21,145
Adjustments for Features-2,720-4,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,890$24,405$21,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0
Total Invoice$25,042$26,944$19,075
Adjustments for Features-2,560-3,9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,482$22,992$19,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200920092007
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
Trim2LTLTZXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,315$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$4,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,560-3,9520

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092007
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 Weight3,451 lb.2,680 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 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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