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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: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $2,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,250 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $17,420 $20,020 $25,605
Side curtain airbags 645    
Sunroof 750 800 800
CD changer, in-dash 240    
AC power outlet   150  
Premium Mat Package   185  
Rear Power Package     250
Side curtain airbags 555    
Sunroof 600 664 664
CD changer, in-dash 180    
AC power outlet   125  
Premium Mat Package   154  
Rear Power Package     208
Options (change) 1,635 1,135 1,050
Options (change) 1,335 943 872
Destination 580 650 650
Total Price $21,465 $22,970 $28,795
Total Invoice $19,335 $21,613 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,158
Model Year200620082008
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,465$22,970$28,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,190-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$21,780$23,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$19,335$21,613$27,127
Adjustments for Features0-1,120-4,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$20,493$22,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,905

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620082008
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,820$3,010$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,120-4,729

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelMatrixMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length171.3 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height61.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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