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Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMatrixMatrixCruzeCruze
TrimXRXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $17,688 $21,336
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645 645    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Sunroof   750 850 850
RS Package     695 695
Machined alloy wheels     0  
225/50R17     395  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555 555    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Sunroof   600 748 748
RS Package     612 612
Machined alloy wheels     0  
225/50R17     348  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Options (change) 3,395 1,395 4,440 1,545
Options (change) 2,994 1,155 4,108 1,360
Destination 580 580 750 750
Total Price $20,715 $21,225 $23,615 $24,520
Total Invoice $18,722 $19,155 $22,546 $23,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $450
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMatrixMatrixCruzeCruze
TrimXRXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4164hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,715$21,225$23,615$24,520
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,385-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,815$21,225$19,230$19,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$200
Total Invoice$18,722$19,155$22,546$23,446
Adjustments for Features-8130-4,187-4,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,909$19,155$18,359$18,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,246$0$220

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMatrixMatrixCruzeCruze
TrimXRXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,385$1,485$5,870$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,385$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130-4,187-4,867

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062011
ModelMatrixCruze
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in105.7 in
Length171.3 in181.0 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested185092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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