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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $9,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $19,565
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $18,097
Sport Package     1,240
Premium Package     1,410
Sport Package     1,103
Premium Package     1,255
Options (change) 0 0 2,650
Options (change) 0 0 2,358
Destination 625 625 760
Total Price $33,120 $36,320 $22,975
Total Invoice $30,775 $33,691 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,199
Model Year200620062012
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H6250hp H6158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,120$36,320$22,975
Adjustments for Features-5,770-6,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,350$29,550$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$30,775$33,691$21,215
Adjustments for Features-5,361-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,414$27,411$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,997$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620062012
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control  $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 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$8,340$9,340$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,770$6,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,361-6,2800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062012
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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