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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $9,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $10,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixMalibu
TrimXRSLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,250 $28,600
Base Invoice $17,420 $27,027
Side curtain airbags 645  
Sunroof 750  
3.6L V6   1,600
Side curtain airbags 555  
Sunroof 600  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 1,395 1,600
Options (change) 1,155 1,512
Destination 580 760
Total Price $21,225 $30,960
Total Invoice $19,155 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,620
Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixMalibu
TrimXRSLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$21,225$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$26,180
Total Invoice$19,155$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-4,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$24,775

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixMalibu
TrimXRSLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,060$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,524

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
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.3,645 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 LTZ

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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