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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: $22,905

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,265 $20,165 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $18,745 $19,056 $22,175 $21,986
Sport Package 1,240      
Sunroof 890 800 800 800
Side curtain airbags   690    
Rear spoiler   300    
Satellite radio   325 325 325
Sport Package 1,103      
Sunroof 793 664 664 664
Side curtain airbags   573    
Rear spoiler   249    
Satellite radio   270 270 293
Options (change) 2,130 2,115 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 1,896 1,756 934 957
Destination 795 625 625 625
Total Price $23,190 $22,905 $25,215 $25,015
Total Invoice $21,436 $21,437 $23,734 $23,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,204
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,190$22,905$25,215$25,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-3,720-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$21,825$21,495$22,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$1,090
Total Invoice$21,436$21,437$23,734$23,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-3,502-2,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$20,426$20,232$21,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$194$0$1,047

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,545$2,625$5,265$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$3,720$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-3,502-2,289

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132006
ModelMatrixMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length171.9 in187.8 in
Width69.5 in69.8 in
Height61.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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