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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: $22,040

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,891

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelMatrixMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimSXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $23,916 $25,607
Stability control 250      
CD changer, in-dash 420      
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 890 890 850 850
215/45WR17 880      
Sport Package 270      
Interface Package     250  
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Stability control 215      
CD changer, in-dash 326      
Cruise control 200      
Sunroof 712 712 748 748
215/45WR17 704      
Sport Package 216      
Interface Package     220  
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 2,960 890 1,200 950
Options (change) 2,373 712 1,056 836
Destination 720 720 720 720
Total Price $22,040 $22,370 $27,095 $28,625
Total Invoice $19,891 $20,426 $25,692 $27,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,691
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelMatrixMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimSXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$22,040$22,370$27,095$28,625
Adjustments for Features00-3,280-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,040$22,370$23,815$24,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$340
Total Invoice$19,891$20,426$25,692$27,163
Adjustments for Features00-3,110-4,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,891$20,426$22,582$22,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$0$339

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelMatrixMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimSXRS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear   $125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,270$1,270$4,550$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,280$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,110-4,242

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092010
ModelMatrixMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length171.9 in191.8 in
Width69.5 in70.3 in
Height61.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Interface Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%

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