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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: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i3.6RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $19,565
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $18,097
Sunroof 995 995  
Premium Package 1,300 1,000 1,410
Sport Package     1,240
Sunroof 829 829  
Premium Package 1,248 1,047 1,255
Sport Package     1,103
Options (change) 2,295 1,995 2,650
Options (change) 2,077 1,876 2,358
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $25,985 $30,685 $22,975
Total Invoice $24,435 $28,757 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $161
Model Year201020102012
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i3.6RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6158hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,985$30,685$22,975
Adjustments for Features-3,595-4,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,390$25,890$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$0
Total Invoice$24,435$28,757$21,215
Adjustments for Features-3,381-4,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,054$24,263$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,209$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201020102012
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i3.6RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,290$5,490$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,595$4,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,381-4,4940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20102012
ModelOutbackMatrix
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in102.4 in
Length188.2 in171.9 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height65.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested55030%
Total Not Requested126570%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested117598%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (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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