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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: $18,590

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $485

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,577

Toyota Matrix Standard   
Difference: $306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelMatrixMatrixCruze
TrimStandardXRLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,510 $16,990 $16,800
Base Invoice $14,346 $15,373 $16,212
Power Package 510    
Side curtain airbags 645 645  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300  
Stability control 650 650  
4-speed automatic 800 830  
6-speed shiftable automatic     995
Power Package 459    
Side curtain airbags 555 555  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258  
Stability control 559 559  
4-speed automatic 740 753  
6-speed shiftable automatic     876
Options (change) 2,905 2,425 995
Options (change) 2,571 2,125 876
Destination 660 660 795
Total Price $19,075 $20,075 $18,590
Total Invoice $17,577 $18,158 $17,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,291
Model Year200820082012
ModelMatrixMatrixCruze
TrimStandardXRLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,075$20,075$18,590
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,075$19,625$16,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$17,577$18,158$17,883
Adjustments for Features0-407-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,577$17,751$16,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$174$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820082012
ModelMatrixMatrixCruze
TrimStandardXRLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper $175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power mirrors $150$150
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Total Value of Features$1,740$2,190$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-407-1,597

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
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 Weight2,756 lb.3,102 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix Standard

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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