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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: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555 $19,565
Base Invoice $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $24,149 $18,097
Sunroof 800 800 800 800  
Rear Power Package   250 250    
Premium Package         1,410
Sunroof 664 664 664 664  
Rear Power Package   208 208    
Premium Package         1,255
Options (change) 800 1,050 1,050 800 1,410
Options (change) 664 872 872 664 1,255
Destination 670 670 670 670 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $23,975 $26,425 $28,600 $25,725 $21,735
Total Invoice $22,601 $24,888 $26,944 $24,183 $20,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,428
Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H158hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,975$26,425$28,600$25,725$21,735
Adjustments for Features-1,000-3,555-5,110-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$22,870$23,490$24,175$21,735
Cost Above Minimum$105$0$620$1,305$0
Total Invoice$22,601$24,888$26,944$24,183$20,112
Adjustments for Features-943-3,348-4,814-1,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,658$21,540$22,130$22,726$20,112
Cost Above Minimum$118$0$590$1,186$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092009200920092012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 $100
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat  $40  
Cargo net  $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Interior air filter    $0
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights  $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$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$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$1,995$4,550$6,105$2,545$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$3,555$5,110$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-943-3,348-4,814-1,4570

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092012
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%

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