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Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,475

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,638

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMatrixMalibu Classic
TrimXRLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $20,320
Base Invoice $15,373 $19,304
Side curtain airbags 645  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300  
Extra Value Package 2 880  
Rear spoiler   175
Sunroof   800
Side curtain airbags 555  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258  
Extra Value Package 2 792  
Rear spoiler   145
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,825 975
Options (change) 1,605 809
Destination 660 650
Total Price $19,475 $21,945
Total Invoice $17,638 $20,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,652
Model Year20082008
ModelMatrixMalibu Classic
TrimXRLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,475$21,945
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,475$21,445
Total Invoice$17,638$20,763
Adjustments for Features0-473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,638$20,290

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelMatrixMalibu Classic
TrimXRLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Front side airbags$350 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-473

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelMatrixMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in188.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height61.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 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 wheels350No
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%

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