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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,859

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Model Year2016201620162008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLTPremierHybridXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,020 $30,920 $27,770 $16,990
Base Invoice $24,019 $29,683 $26,659 $15,373
Cargo net 60 60 60  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,270    
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Extra Value Package 2       880
Side curtain airbags       645
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
Cargo net 55 55 55  
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,156    
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Extra Value Package 2       792
Side curtain airbags       555
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       753
Options (change) 2,105 1,330 60 3,305
Options (change) 1,915 1,211 55 2,917
Destination 875 875 875 660
Total Price $28,000 $33,125 $28,705 $20,955
Total Invoice $26,809 $31,769 $27,589 $18,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,828
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLTPremierHybridXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H126hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,000$33,125$28,705$20,955
Adjustments for Features-4,210-7,325-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,790$25,800$26,300$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$2,510$0
Total Invoice$26,809$31,769$27,589$18,950
Adjustments for Features-4,031-7,025-2,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,778$24,744$25,278$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,966$2,500$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLTPremierHybridXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
CVT  $1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
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 
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat $40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
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 
CD player   $125
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$7,530$10,645$5,725$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$7,325$2,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,031-7,025-2,3110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibuMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in102.4 in
Length193.8 in171.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.853.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested10016%
Total Not Requested53084%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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