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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: $21,950

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,333

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,975 $25,385 $27,165 $20,265
Base Invoice $21,826 $24,115 $25,806 $18,745
Temporary spare tire 100 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850 850 890
Temporary spare tire 88 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748 748 793
Options (change) 950 950 950 890
Options (change) 836 836 836 793
Destination 760 760 760 795
Total Price $24,685 $27,095 $28,875 $21,950
Total Invoice $23,422 $25,711 $27,402 $20,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,381
Model Year2011201120112013
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$24,685$27,095$28,875$21,950
Adjustments for Features-1,800-3,530-4,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,885$23,565$24,105$21,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$1,220$0
Total Invoice$23,422$25,711$27,402$20,333
Adjustments for Features-1,708-3,350-4,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,714$22,361$22,875$20,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$647$1,161$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2011201120112013
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 
AC power outlet  $100 
Remote start $150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125 
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 
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Total Value of Features$2,570$4,300$5,540$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$3,530$4,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,708-3,350-4,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,416 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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