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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: $21,950

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,333

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,265 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $18,745 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Sunroof 890      
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package   895    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Sunroof 793      
Panoramic sunroof   1,047    
Convenience and Technology Package   814    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Options (change) 890 2,045 2,270 0
Options (change) 793 1,861 2,066 0
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $21,950 $28,045 $34,120 $28,750
Total Invoice $20,333 $26,856 $32,677 $27,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,845
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$21,950$28,045$34,120$28,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,885-8,100-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,950$23,160$26,020$25,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,860$2,505
Total Invoice$20,333$26,856$32,677$27,635
Adjustments for Features0-4,678-7,757-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,333$22,178$24,920$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,742$2,492

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMatrixMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener $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
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600 
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
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
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   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$1,895$6,780$9,995$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,885$8,100$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,678-7,757-2,965

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelMatrixMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in111.4 in
Length171.9 in193.8 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height61.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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