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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: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i3.6RXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $16,990
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $15,373
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Premium Package 1,300 1,000  
All Weather Package 500    
Extra Value Package 2     880
Side curtain airbags     645
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300
Stability control     650
4-speed automatic     830
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Premium Package 1,246 1,047  
All Weather Package 417    
Extra Value Package 2     792
Side curtain airbags     555
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258
Stability control     559
4-speed automatic     753
Options (change) 3,245 2,445 3,305
Options (change) 2,866 2,250 2,917
Destination 725 725 660
Total Price $27,165 $31,365 $20,955
Total Invoice $25,439 $29,344 $18,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,528
Model Year201120112008
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i3.6RXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6126hp I4
TransmissionM6T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,165$31,365$20,955
Adjustments for Features-4,230-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,935$26,185$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0
Total Invoice$25,439$29,344$18,950
Adjustments for Features-3,961-4,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,478$24,498$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,020$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201120112008
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i3.6RXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $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 
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$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$5,765$6,715$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,961-4,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112008
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
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
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?
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
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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