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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: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXRLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $15,373 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Cargo net   60 60 60
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package   995    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Cargo net   55 55 55
Panoramic sunroof   1,046    
Convenience and Technology Package   905    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Options (change) 3,305 2,205 2,330 60
Options (change) 2,917 2,006 2,121 55
Destination 660 875 875 875
Total Price $20,955 $28,205 $34,180 $28,810
Total Invoice $18,950 $27,001 $32,732 $27,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,021
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXRLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T9CVT
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$20,955$28,205$34,180$28,810
Adjustments for Features0-4,210-7,425-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$23,995$26,755$26,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,760$2,405
Total Invoice$18,950$27,001$32,732$27,690
Adjustments for Features0-4,030-7,110-2,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$22,971$25,622$25,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,651$2,403

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXRLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
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$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
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
USB port $25$25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
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$3,320$7,530$10,745$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,210$7,425$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,030-7,110-2,316

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082017
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
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested10016%
Total Not Requested52584%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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