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Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $4,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $4,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelMatrixMalibu
TrimXRSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,250 $23,915
Base Invoice $17,420 $22,600
Side curtain airbags 645  
CD changer, in-dash 240 300
Sunroof 750 800
Side curtain airbags 555  
CD changer, in-dash 180 249
Sunroof 600 664
Options (change) 1,635 1,100
Options (change) 1,335 913
Destination 580 650
Total Price $21,465 $25,665
Total Invoice $19,335 $24,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $704
Model Year20062007
ModelMatrixMalibu
TrimXRSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4217hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$21,465$25,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$21,285
Total Invoice$19,335$24,163
Adjustments for Features0-4,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$20,039

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062007
ModelMatrixMalibu
TrimXRSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,045$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,124

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062007
ModelMatrixMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length171.3 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in69.8 in
Height61.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft341.0 ft3

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