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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: $5,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $5,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,185 $24,890 $27,365 $19,250
Base Invoice $22,141 $23,769 $25,859 $17,420
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   750
Power Convenience Package 1,265      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Side curtain airbags       645
Sunroof 880 880   600
Power Convenience Package 1,113      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Side curtain airbags       555
Options (change) 2,265 2,175 1,900 1,395
Options (change) 1,993 1,914 1,672 1,155
Destination 810 810 810 580
Total Price $26,260 $27,875 $30,075 $21,225
Total Invoice $24,944 $26,493 $28,341 $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: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,937
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine197hp I4197hp I4197hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,260$27,875$30,075$21,225
Adjustments for Features-4,055-4,755-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,205$23,120$23,820$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$1,615$0
Total Invoice$24,944$26,493$28,341$19,155
Adjustments for Features-3,852-4,519-5,8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,092$21,974$22,447$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$882$1,355$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLT2LTLTZXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
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$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,325$6,025$7,525$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$4,755$6,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,852-4,519-5,8940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in102.4 in
Length191.5 in171.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested403%
Total Not Requested155097%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested14013%
Total Not Requested90087%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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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