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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
TrimLTPremierHybridXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $15,148 $17,420
Panoramic sunroof 1,150        
Convenience and Technology Package 895        
Cargo net 65 65 65    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270      
Extra Value Package 2       880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       390  
Side curtain airbags       645 645
Stability control       650  
4-speed automatic       830  
Sunroof         750
Panoramic sunroof 1,047        
Convenience and Technology Package 814        
Cargo net 59 59 59    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066      
Extra Value Package 2       792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335  
Side curtain airbags       555 555
Stability control       559  
4-speed automatic       753  
Sunroof         600
Options (change) 2,110 2,335 65 3,395 1,395
Options (change) 1,920 2,125 59 2,994 1,155
Destination 875 875 875 580 580
Total Price $28,110 $34,185 $28,815 $20,715 $21,225
Total Invoice $26,915 $32,736 $27,694 $18,722 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,137
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
TrimLTPremierHybridXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,110$34,185$28,815$20,715$21,225
Adjustments for Features-5,085-8,350-3,435-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,025$25,835$25,380$19,815$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,810$2,355$0$1,410
Total Invoice$26,915$32,736$27,694$18,722$19,155
Adjustments for Features-4,869-7,996-3,301-8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,046$24,740$24,393$17,909$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,694$2,347$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
TrimLTPremierHybridXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000  
4-speed automatic   $800 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$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$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 $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$5  
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$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$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  
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$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,605$10,870$5,955$3,420$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$8,350$3,435$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,869-7,996-3,301-8130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182006
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 Capacity15.8 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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested10016%
Total Not Requested52584%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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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