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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: $20,905

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,895

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXRLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,890 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $15,283 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Cargo net   60 60 60
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270  
Convenience and Technology Package   895    
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 751      
Cargo net   55 55 55
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156  
Convenience and Technology Package   814    
Options (change) 3,395 2,105 1,330 60
Options (change) 2,992 1,915 1,211 55
Destination 620 875 875 875
Total Price $20,905 $28,000 $33,125 $28,705
Total Invoice $18,895 $26,809 $31,769 $27,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,907
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXRLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$20,905$28,000$33,125$28,705
Adjustments for Features0-4,185-7,350-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,905$23,815$25,775$26,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,960$2,360
Total Invoice$18,895$26,809$31,769$27,589
Adjustments for Features0-4,007-7,049-2,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,895$22,802$24,720$25,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918$2,355

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2007201620162016
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXRLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5 
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,020$7,205$10,370$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,185$7,350$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,007-7,049-2,432

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072016
ModelMatrixMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in111.4 in
Length171.3 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height61.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested10016%
Total Not Requested53084%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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