Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison


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For the Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Matrix price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Touareg vs. Matrix Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Touareg and Matrix will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Toyota Matrix S's price is $14,245 lower than the Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Matrix
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 14,245 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 14,188 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Touareg | Matrix |
| Trim | VR6 FSI | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 158hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/23 MPG | 20/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | 44,245 | 23,715 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,285 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 37,960 | 23,715 |
| Total Invoice | 42,121 | 21,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,983 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 36,138 | 21,950 |
Invoice Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Matrix
Price Comparison (MSRP): Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota MatrixThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Toyota Matrix S | ||
| Difference: 20,530 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Matrix S | ||
| Difference: 20,171 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Touareg | Matrix |
| Trim | VR6 FSI | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | 43,375 | 19,565 |
| Base Invoice | 41,251 | 18,097 |
| Sport Package | 1,240 | |
| AWD | 2,150 | |
| Sport Package | 1,103 | |
| AWD | 1,990 | |
| Total options | 0 | 3,390 |
| Total options | 0 | 3,093 |
| Destination | 870 | 760 |
| Total Price | 44,245 | 23,715 |
| Total Invoice | 42,121 | 21,950 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Volkswagen Touareg
| Price of the Volkswagen Touareg: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range | At $72,000, it is not an SUV for the masses. VW only sells about 400 of the diesels per year in the states. There is a reason...it is a $20,000 upcharge for the diesel. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range | The price for a new Touareg puts it quite out of the reach of most SUV buyers. The higher the price the higher the payment. Though for that high price you do get an awesome warranty and vehicle once all of the glitches have been addressed under warranty. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Toyota Matrix
| Price of the Toyota Matrix: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD | The Matrix price represents good value for the features and quality. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Lease payments were very low. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | In the summer of 2007, I bought this car from a Lincoln-Mercury dealership that had taken it in trade - for $8,995. The car was (and still is) in excellent condition. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | It was pretty cheap to buy - $8000. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Climate control & stereo system in base model. Rear wipers and defrost should be standard. Rear window becomes translucent with heavy rain or snow, which can be cleared easily by 1-3 wiper cycles. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | The Matrix was an affordable car. At the time, there were very few options under $20k that met all our needs. |
| Price of the Toyota Matrix: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD | Price was $3000 more than the Elantra after the options were added. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Price was a little higher than I wanted but i guess you pay more for quality. |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Matrix
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Touareg | Matrix |
| Trim | VR6 FSI | S |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Aux input | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| HD radio | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $50 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |
| Heated front seats | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Vinyl upholstery | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,330 | $3,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,285 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,983 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Toyota Matrix
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Touareg | Matrix |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 102.4 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 171.9 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 61.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,711 lb. | 3,360 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 52.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.9 in | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
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| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| 4-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| 215/45WR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Front air dam (optional) | 0 | No |
| Rear underbody spoiler or diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Volkswagen Touareg Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Volkswagen Touareg: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
This car is German throughout. Everything in the car is high quality. Straight seams and panels. No squeaks |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Interior materials are excellent. Real wood trim, brushed aluminum accents and etc. make for a top quality experience. Fit and finish is excellent as well. Overall feel of the Touareg is very solid without rattles ans squeaks. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Superb quality. All the steel parts are high quality steel ... unbendable. The leather is best quality I have ever seen ... rugged, but still soft. The ergonomic engineering is like those people were inside my mind! |
What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Matrix Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Toyota Matrix: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Solid. Good workmanship. I also like the plastic floor in the cargo area, which is easy to clean after transporting a muddy dog. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Feels solid and of a high quality |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Toyota Matrix: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Uninspired and the options when going from S to the XRS only seemed to focus on the musical components and tire profiles. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
rattles, from the first day. quality of workmanship and assembly was so poor. car was vibrating on idle like an old tractor. tried to fix the rattles - it was impossible. the dealer was useless and helpless as well. miserable car. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
low quality plastics. rattles from the first day of ownership. low quality material of steering wheel - becomes very cold during the winter. low quality fabric on chairs. very cheap and unsuitable OEM tires. car is shaking on neutral like crazy. :-( |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cheap paint chips way too easy on front bumper and hood. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 173-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rattles galore on the interior. Car body was assembled incorrectly and resulted in a rubbing noise that required Toyota to cut out and replace entire A pillar from roof to rocker panel. Got rid of the car after as the warranty expired due to this issue. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The interior is lined by a softish plastic; easily scored, marred, and scratched. However, for the cheap material, the trim and fit is tight. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
it was sloppily put together at the factory and was never a pleasant car to be in. Chrome bits on the dash were blinding. |
