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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: $21,800

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,720

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelMatrixMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimSXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $17,028 $19,141 $20,020 $25,605
CD changer, in-dash 420 200    
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 890 890 800 800
215/45WR17 880      
Rear Power Package     250 250
2LT Equipment Group     1,855  
CD changer, in-dash 326 150    
Cruise control 200      
Sunroof 712 712 664 664
215/45WR17 704      
Rear Power Package     208 208
2LT Equipment Group     1,753  
Options (change) 2,440 1,090 2,905 1,050
Options (change) 1,942 862 2,625 872
Destination 750 750 650 650
Total Price $21,800 $22,760 $24,740 $28,795
Total Invoice $19,720 $20,753 $23,295 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,004
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelMatrixMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimSXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,800$22,760$24,740$28,795
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,730-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$22,560$22,010$24,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0$2,225
Total Invoice$19,720$20,753$23,295$27,127
Adjustments for Features0-182-2,571-4,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,720$20,571$20,724$22,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$851$0$2,107

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201020082008
ModelMatrixMatrixMalibuMalibu
TrimSXRSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125$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
Cargo net   $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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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  
Manual lumbar 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 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 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$920$1,120$3,650$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,730$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-2,571-4,296

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
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
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested130567%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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