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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedXRXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $15,148 $17,420
Cargo net 42 42 42    
Extra Value Package 2       880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       390  
Side curtain airbags       645 645
Stability control       650  
4-speed automatic       830  
CD changer, in-dash       240 240
Sunroof         750
Cargo net 28 28 28    
Extra Value Package 2       792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335  
Side curtain airbags       555 555
Stability control       559  
4-speed automatic       753  
CD changer, in-dash       180 180
Sunroof         600
Options (change) 42 42 42 3,635 1,635
Options (change) 28 28 28 3,174 1,335
Destination 695 695 695 580 580
Total Price $23,032 $32,332 $32,832 $20,955 $21,465
Total Invoice $21,743 $30,090 $30,647 $18,902 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,138
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedXRXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5A4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,032$32,332$32,832$20,955$21,465
Adjustments for Features-1,605-6,605-7,755-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,427$25,727$25,077$20,055$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$3,650$0$1,410
Total Invoice$21,743$30,090$30,647$18,902$19,335
Adjustments for Features-1,515-6,147-7,239-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,228$23,943$23,408$18,090$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,715$3,180$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedXRXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
4-speed automatic   $800 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large $1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound $250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass  $0  
Heated mirrors $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  
Floor mats$75$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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
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$4,100$9,100$10,250$3,395$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$6,605$7,755$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,515-6,147-7,239-8120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092006
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
Toyota Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

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%

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