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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: $22,610

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,330

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
Trim2LTLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $18,610 $20,920
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $17,028 $19,141
Rear Power Package 250 250    
Sunroof 800 800 890 890
215/45WR17     880  
JBL 440W 9 speakers     1,230  
Cruise control     250  
CD changer, in-dash       200
Rear Power Package 208 208    
Sunroof 664 664 712 712
215/45WR17     704  
JBL 440W 9 speakers     936  
Cruise control     200  
CD changer, in-dash       150
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 3,250 1,090
Options (change) 872 872 2,552 862
Destination 670 670 750 750
Total Price $26,425 $28,600 $22,610 $22,760
Total Invoice $24,888 $26,944 $20,330 $20,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,751
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
Trim2LTLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$26,425$28,600$22,610$22,760
Adjustments for Features-2,980-4,5350-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,445$24,065$22,610$22,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0$50
Total Invoice$24,888$26,944$20,330$20,753
Adjustments for Features-2,807-4,2720-91
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,081$22,672$20,330$20,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$591$0$332

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
Trim2LTLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo net $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,555$1,020$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$4,535$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,807-4,2720-91

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length191.8 in171.9 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.161.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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 S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
JBL, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested57562%
Total Not Requested35038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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