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Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,234

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,495 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $16,990
Base Invoice $19,365 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $15,373
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 389  
Stability control 300 300     650
Limited Package 2,600        
Extra Value Package 2         880
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300
4-speed automatic         830
CD changer, in-dash         240
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 292  
Stability control 275 275     559
Limited Package 2,338        
Extra Value Package 2         792
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258
4-speed automatic         753
CD changer, in-dash         180
Options (change) 3,289 689 389 389 3,545
Options (change) 2,905 567 292 292 3,097
Destination 645 645 645 645 660
Total Price $24,429 $29,629 $32,329 $35,029 $21,195
Total Invoice $22,915 $27,650 $30,104 $32,471 $19,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $558
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,429$29,629$32,329$35,029$21,195
Adjustments for Features-3,440-4,540-6,140-5,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,989$25,089$26,189$29,464$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$5,200$8,475$0
Total Invoice$22,915$27,650$30,104$32,471$19,130
Adjustments for Features-3,227-4,237-5,717-5,1590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,688$23,413$24,387$27,312$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$4,699$7,624$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
4-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 $100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$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$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,300$7,900$7,325$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$4,540$6,140$5,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,227-4,237-5,717-5,1590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008
ModelLegacyMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in102.4 in
Length186.2 in171.3 in
Width68.1 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.453.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested122536%
Total Not Requested222564%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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