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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXREcoLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $24,985 $23,185 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $15,373 $23,860 $22,141 $23,769 $25,859
Extra Value Package 2 880        
Side curtain airbags 645        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300        
Stability control 650        
4-speed automatic 830        
Sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000  
Power Convenience Package   1,115 1,265    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Extra Value Package 2 792        
Side curtain airbags 555        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258        
Stability control 559        
4-speed automatic 753        
Sunroof   880 880 880  
Power Convenience Package   981 1,113    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Options (change) 3,305 2,115 2,265 2,175 1,900
Options (change) 2,917 1,861 1,993 1,914 1,672
Destination 660 810 810 810 810
Total Price $20,955 $27,910 $26,260 $27,875 $30,075
Total Invoice $18,950 $26,531 $24,944 $26,493 $28,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,116
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXREcoLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$20,955$27,910$26,260$27,875$30,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,505-3,030-3,880-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$24,405$23,230$23,995$24,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0$765$1,365
Total Invoice$18,950$26,531$24,944$26,493$28,341
Adjustments for Features0-3,332-2,878-3,688-5,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$23,199$22,066$22,805$23,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,133$0$739$1,111

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXREcoLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$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$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats $75$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    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$5,725$5,250$6,100$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,505$3,030$3,880$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,332-2,878-3,688-5,164

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelMatrixMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.8 in
Length171.3 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height61.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested403%
Total Not Requested155097%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested403%
Total Not Requested155097%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested14013%
Total Not Requested90087%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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