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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: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLTPremierS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $19,565
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Premium Package     1,410
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Premium Package     1,255
Options (change) 2,045 2,270 1,410
Options (change) 1,861 2,066 1,255
Destination 925 925 760
Total Price $29,640 $36,565 $21,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,776
Model Year202020202012
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLTPremierS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4250hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$29,640$36,565$21,735
Adjustments for Features-4,785-8,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,855$28,565$21,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year202020202012
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimLTPremierS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$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  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,605$9,820$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$8,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-450-6540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in102.4 in
Length194.2 in171.9 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height57.3 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.761.5 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 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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