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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: $21,800

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,720

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,470 $26,300 $28,600 $18,610 $20,920
Base Invoice $22,296 $24,985 $27,027 $17,028 $19,141
Sunroof 850 1,035   890 890
Power Convenience Package 675        
215/45WR17       880  
CD changer, in-dash       420  
Cruise control       250  
Sunroof 748 911   712 712
Power Convenience Package 594        
215/45WR17       704  
CD changer, in-dash       326  
Cruise control       200  
Options (change) 1,525 1,035 0 2,440 890
Options (change) 1,342 911 0 1,942 712
Destination 760 760 760 750 750
Total Price $25,755 $28,095 $29,360 $21,800 $22,560
Total Invoice $24,398 $26,656 $27,787 $19,720 $20,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,902
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,755$28,095$29,360$21,800$22,560
Adjustments for Features-1,875-3,195-4,14500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,880$24,900$25,215$21,800$22,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,335$0$760
Total Invoice$24,398$26,656$27,787$19,720$20,603
Adjustments for Features-1,776-3,031-3,92300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,622$23,625$23,864$19,720$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,003$1,242$0$883

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$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$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,445$4,765$5,715$1,570$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$3,195$4,145$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,776-3,031-3,92300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122010
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%

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%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

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

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