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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,795 $28,595 $32,495 $35,695 $16,990
Base Invoice $23,187 $26,641 $30,150 $33,066 $15,373
Limited Package 2,800 2,400      
Cargo net 42 42 42 42  
Extra Value Package 2         880
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300
Stability control         650
4-speed automatic         830
CD changer, in-dash         240
Limited Package 2,518 2,144      
Cargo net 28 28 28 28  
Extra Value Package 2         792
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258
Stability control         559
4-speed automatic         753
CD changer, in-dash         180
Options (change) 2,842 2,442 42 42 3,545
Options (change) 2,546 2,172 28 28 3,097
Destination 625 625 625 625 660
Total Price $28,262 $31,662 $33,162 $36,362 $21,195
Total Invoice $26,358 $29,438 $30,803 $33,719 $19,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,456
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4250hp H4250hp H6250hp H6126hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6120, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,262$31,662$33,162$36,362$21,195
Adjustments for Features-4,045-4,395-5,670-6,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,217$27,267$27,492$29,692$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$3,275$5,475$0
Total Invoice$26,358$29,438$30,803$33,719$19,130
Adjustments for Features-3,772-4,086-5,267-6,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,586$25,352$25,536$27,534$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,766$2,950$4,948$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Universal garage door opener   $100 
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 
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50 
Navigation system   $600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass  $0  
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 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
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   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,965$8,240$9,240$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,045$4,395$5,670$6,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,772-4,086-5,267-6,1850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackMatrix
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in102.4 in
Length188.7 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height63.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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
33.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Sunroof, large1100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested252593%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

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
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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