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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: $6,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $16,990
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $15,373
Cargo net 42 42 42 42  
Stability control 300 300     650
Limited Package 2,800 2,700      
Extra Value Package 2         880
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300
4-speed automatic         830
CD changer, in-dash         240
Cargo net 28 28 28 28  
Stability control 275 275     559
Limited Package 2,520 2,426      
Extra Value Package 2         792
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258
4-speed automatic         753
CD changer, in-dash         180
Options (change) 3,142 3,042 42 42 3,545
Options (change) 2,823 2,729 28 28 3,097
Destination 645 645 645 645 660
Total Price $27,382 $29,982 $31,682 $32,182 $21,195
Total Invoice $25,656 $28,033 $29,468 $30,023 $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: $1,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,916
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6126hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5A4
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)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,382$29,982$31,682$32,182$21,195
Adjustments for Features-4,920-6,620-5,595-6,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,462$23,362$26,087$25,312$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,625$2,850$0
Total Invoice$25,656$28,033$29,468$30,023$19,130
Adjustments for Features-4,610-6,190-5,204-6,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,046$21,843$24,264$23,614$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$797$3,218$2,568$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
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 tray$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
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 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
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 
Door sill trim plates  $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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$9,015$7,990$9,265$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$6,620$5,595$6,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,610-6,190-5,204-6,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,331 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
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested277593%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

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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