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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $11,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $11,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $16,798 $18,994
Navigation system 2,000   1,520 1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
215/45WR17     880  
Sport Package     270  
Sunroof     890 890
Cruise control     250  
Stability control     250  
Navigation system 1,823   1,281 1,105
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
215/45WR17     704  
Sport Package     216  
Sunroof     712 712
Cruise control     200  
Stability control     215  
Options (change) 2,000 183 4,060 2,190
Options (change) 1,823 119 3,328 1,817
Destination 625 625 720 720
Total Price $35,120 $36,503 $23,140 $23,670
Total Invoice $32,598 $33,810 $20,846 $21,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,188
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H6250hp H6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$35,120$36,503$23,140$23,670
Adjustments for Features-5,995-6,5450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,125$29,958$23,140$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$833$0$330
Total Invoice$32,598$33,810$20,846$21,531
Adjustments for Features-5,564-6,0620-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,034$27,748$20,846$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$714$0$503

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,415$8,965$2,420$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,995$6,545$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,564-6,0620-182

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackMatrix
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in102.4 in
Length188.7 in171.9 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height63.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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