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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: $7,033

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $16,798 $18,994
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,520 1,300
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
215/45WR17       880  
Stability control       250  
Sport Package       270  
Sunroof       890 890
Cruise control       250  
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,281 1,105
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
215/45WR17       704  
Stability control       215  
Sport Package       216  
Sunroof       712 712
Cruise control       200  
Options (change) 7,183 2,183 2,000 4,060 2,190
Options (change) 6,487 1,942 1,822 3,328 1,817
Destination 695 695 695 720 720
Total Price $30,173 $34,473 $34,790 $23,140 $23,670
Total Invoice $28,202 $32,004 $32,441 $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: $878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,603
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,173$34,473$34,790$23,140$23,670
Adjustments for Features-6,155-6,280-7,2800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,018$28,193$27,510$23,140$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$330
Total Invoice$28,202$32,004$32,441$20,846$21,531
Adjustments for Features-5,753-5,830-6,7880-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,449$26,174$25,653$20,846$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$3,204$0$503

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$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 
Roof rack$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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  
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$7,575$7,700$8,700$1,420$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$6,280$7,280$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,753-5,830-6,7880-182

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092009
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested70012%
Total Not Requested512588%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
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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