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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: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,250 $24,705 $26,880
Base Invoice $17,420 $23,346 $25,402
Side curtain airbags 645    
Sunroof 750 800 800
CD changer, in-dash 240    
Premium Mat Package   185  
Rear Power Package   250 250
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
3.6L V6     1,595
Side curtain airbags 555    
Sunroof 600 664 664
CD changer, in-dash 180    
Premium Mat Package   154  
Rear Power Package   208 208
HFV6 Engine Package   1,490  
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 1,635 3,030 2,645
Options (change) 1,335 2,516 2,196
Destination 580 670 670
Total Price $21,465 $28,405 $30,195
Total Invoice $19,335 $26,532 $28,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,816
Model Year200620092009
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
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)205/55-16225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$21,465$28,405$30,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,620-5,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$24,785$25,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$315
Total Invoice$19,335$26,532$28,268
Adjustments for Features0-3,381-4,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$23,151$23,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$347

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620092009
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,470$5,090$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,620$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,381-4,770

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
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 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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