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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $8,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
Trim2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $19,250
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $17,420
Interface Package 250    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Sunroof 850 850 750
3.6L V6   1,595  
Side curtain airbags     645
Interface Package 220    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Sunroof 748 748 600
3.6L V6   1,404  
Side curtain airbags     555
Options (change) 2,895 2,445 1,395
Options (change) 2,548 2,152 1,155
Destination 760 760 580
Total Price $29,040 $30,370 $21,225
Total Invoice $27,423 $28,718 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,996
Model Year201120112006
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
Trim2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6252hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$29,040$30,370$21,225
Adjustments for Features-3,465-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,575$25,540$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0
Total Invoice$27,423$28,718$19,155
Adjustments for Features-3,272-4,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,151$24,151$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201120112006
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
Trim2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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 
Cargo net  $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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,365$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,272-4,5670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,645 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 2LT

Interface Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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