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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: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,715 $25,175 $26,955 $19,565
Base Invoice $21,579 $23,916 $25,607 $18,097
Interface Package 250 250    
Temporary spare tire 100 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Premium Package       1,410
Interface Package 220 220    
Temporary spare tire 88 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748 748  
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 950 1,410
Options (change) 1,056 1,056 836 1,255
Destination 720 720 720 760
Total Price $24,635 $27,095 $28,625 $21,735
Total Invoice $23,355 $25,692 $27,163 $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: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,750
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,635$27,095$28,625$21,735
Adjustments for Features-1,575-3,755-4,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,060$23,340$23,680$21,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$620$0
Total Invoice$23,355$25,692$27,163$20,112
Adjustments for Features-1,493-3,561-4,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,862$22,131$22,471$20,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$269$609$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$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 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,320$4,500$5,690$745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$3,755$4,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,493-3,561-4,6920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20102012
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 LT

Interface Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Interface Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested122598%
Total Not Requested252%

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