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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: $23,260

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,963

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $18,610 $20,920
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $17,028 $19,141
Stability control 300        
Limited Package 2,700        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,520 1,300
215/45WR17       880  
Sunroof       890 890
Cruise control       250  
Rear spoiler       200  
Sport Package       160  
Stability control 275        
Limited Package 2,426        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,281 1,105
215/45WR17       704  
Sunroof       712 712
Cruise control       200  
Rear spoiler       160  
Sport Package       128  
Options (change) 3,183 2,183 2,000 3,900 2,190
Options (change) 2,820 1,941 1,822 3,185 1,817
Destination 645 645 645 750 750
Total Price $30,123 $33,823 $34,140 $23,260 $23,860
Total Invoice $28,124 $31,381 $31,817 $20,963 $21,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,144
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,123$33,823$34,140$23,260$23,860
Adjustments for Features-6,445-6,020-7,14500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,678$27,803$26,995$23,260$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$600
Total Invoice$28,124$31,381$31,817$20,963$21,708
Adjustments for Features-6,017-5,585-6,65900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,107$25,796$25,158$20,963$21,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,689$3,051$0$745

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0 $0$0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$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$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,140$7,715$8,840$1,695$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,445$6,020$7,145$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,017-5,585-6,65900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,331 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
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 wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested1506%
Total Not Requested225094%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested097%
Total Not Requested03%

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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