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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i3.6RXRXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $15,148 $17,420
Sunroof 1,445 1,445   750
Premium Package 1,300 1,000    
All Weather Package 500      
Extra Value Package 2     880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     390  
Side curtain airbags     645 645
Stability control     650  
4-speed automatic     830  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203   600
Premium Package 1,246 1,047    
All Weather Package 417      
Extra Value Package 2     792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335  
Side curtain airbags     555 555
Stability control     559  
4-speed automatic     753  
Options (change) 3,245 2,445 3,395 1,395
Options (change) 2,866 2,250 2,994 1,155
Destination 725 725 580 580
Total Price $27,165 $31,365 $20,715 $21,225
Total Invoice $25,439 $29,344 $18,722 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,726
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i3.6RXRXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T5A4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,165$31,365$20,715$21,225
Adjustments for Features-5,130-6,080-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,035$25,285$19,815$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0$1,410
Total Invoice$25,439$29,344$18,722$19,155
Adjustments for Features-4,804-5,688-8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,635$23,656$17,909$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,021$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5i3.6RXRXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
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$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
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  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,965$1,785$885
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$6,080$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,804-5,688-8130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112006
ModelOutbackMatrix
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in102.4 in
Length188.2 in171.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height65.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested139072%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

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%
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%

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