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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: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $9,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,395 $30,395 $33,395 $16,990
Base Invoice $25,761 $28,473 $31,227 $15,373
Moonroof Package 1,695      
Cargo net 70 70 70  
Extra Value Package 2       880
Side curtain airbags       645
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
Moonroof Package 1,413      
Cargo net 45 45 45  
Extra Value Package 2       792
Side curtain airbags       555
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       753
Options (change) 1,765 70 70 3,305
Options (change) 1,458 45 45 2,917
Destination 850 850 850 660
Total Price $30,010 $31,315 $34,315 $20,955
Total Invoice $28,069 $29,368 $32,122 $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: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,366
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6126hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,010$31,315$34,315$20,955
Adjustments for Features-7,220-8,095-8,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,790$23,220$25,720$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$2,930$0
Total Invoice$28,069$29,368$32,122$18,950
Adjustments for Features-6,753-7,592-8,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,316$21,776$24,076$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$2,760$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMatrix
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
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
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,965$10,840$11,340$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,220$8,095$8,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,753-7,592-8,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackMatrix
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in102.4 in
Length189.6 in171.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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