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Toyota Matrix vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,995

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $76,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,909

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $71,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMatrixSLSLSLSL
TrimXRSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $16,990 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $15,373 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Side curtain airbags 645        
Extra Value Package 1 270        
CD changer, in-dash 240        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300        
Alloy wheels 410        
Stability control 650        
4-speed automatic 830        
Wood trim       0 0
Side curtain airbags 555        
Extra Value Package 1 243        
CD changer, in-dash 180        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258        
Alloy wheels 328        
Stability control 559        
4-speed automatic 753        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,345 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,876 0 0 0 0
Destination 660 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $20,995 $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675
Total Invoice $18,909 $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,479
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMatrixSLSLSLSL
TrimXRSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine126hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA4T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$20,995$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675
Adjustments for Features0-18,695-20,395-19,545-20,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,995$78,780$116,280$113,230$170,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$18,909$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571
Adjustments for Features0-17,416-19,004-18,213-19,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,909$73,388$108,347$105,511$158,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,959$32,123$85,097

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMatrixSLSLSLSL
TrimXRSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,210$21,905$23,605$22,755$23,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$18,695$20,395$19,545$20,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,416-19,004-18,213-19,086

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082008
ModelMatrixSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.4 in100.8 in
Length171.3 in178.5 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height61.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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