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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: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $18,097 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Premium Package 1,410      
Sunroof   850 1,035  
Power Convenience Package   675    
Premium Package 1,255      
Sunroof   748 911  
Power Convenience Package   594    
Options (change) 1,410 1,525 1,035 0
Options (change) 1,255 1,342 911 0
Destination 760 760 760 760
Total Price $21,735 $25,755 $28,095 $29,360
Total Invoice $20,112 $24,398 $26,656 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,060
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,735$25,755$28,095$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-3,670-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,735$23,405$24,425$24,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,335
Total Invoice$20,112$24,398$26,656$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-2,226-3,482-4,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,112$22,172$23,174$23,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,002$1,243

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$645$2,995$4,315$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$3,670$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,226-3,482-4,372

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
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.3,416 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested122598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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