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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $17,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212006
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
TrimLimited XTTouring XTXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $19,250
Cargo net 81 81  
Side curtain airbags     645
Sunroof     750
Cargo net 52 52  
Side curtain airbags     555
Sunroof     600
Options (change) 81 81 1,395
Options (change) 52 52 1,155
Destination 1,050 1,050 580
Total Price $39,126 $41,076 $21,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix XRS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,443
Model Year202120212006
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
TrimLimited XTTouring XTXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine260hp H4260hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$39,126$41,076$21,225
Adjustments for Features-11,430-14,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,696$26,546$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$1,150$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year202120212006
ModelOutbackOutbackMatrix
TrimLimited XTTouring XTXRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,625$15,725$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,430$14,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-322-3900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20212006
ModelOutbackMatrix
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in102.4 in
Length191.3 in171.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft353.2 ft3

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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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