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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: $23,190

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,265 $23,735 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $18,745 $22,667 $24,443 $26,762
Sport Package 1,240      
Sunroof 890 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler   400 400 400
Power Convenience Package   1,425    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
Sport Package 1,103      
Sunroof 793 880 880  
Rear spoiler   352 352 352
Power Convenience Package   1,254    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Options (change) 2,130 2,825 2,525 2,250
Options (change) 1,896 2,486 2,222 1,980
Destination 795 825 825 825
Total Price $23,190 $27,385 $28,945 $31,395
Total Invoice $21,436 $25,978 $27,490 $29,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,084
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$23,190$27,385$28,945$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,645-4,495-6,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$23,740$24,450$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$710$1,560
Total Invoice$21,436$25,978$27,490$29,567
Adjustments for Features0-3,458-4,269-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$22,520$23,221$23,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$701$1,307

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201520152015
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
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
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   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Total Value of Features$745$4,390$5,240$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,645$4,495$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,458-4,269-5,740

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelMatrixMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.8 in
Length171.9 in191.5 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height61.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft316.3 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 LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1590100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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