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Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,727

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $468

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMatrixImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,990 $19,995 $27,495 $27,995
Base Invoice $15,373 $19,049 $25,978 $26,389
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Cargo net   37 37 37
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
CD changer, in-dash 180      
Cargo net   24 24 24
Options (change) 3,545 37 37 37
Options (change) 3,097 24 24 24
Destination 660 695 695 695
Total Price $21,195 $20,727 $28,227 $28,727
Total Invoice $19,130 $19,768 $26,697 $27,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,818
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $650
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMatrixImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionA4M5T4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$21,195$20,727$28,227$28,727
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,850-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$19,377$25,377$26,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000$7,250
Total Invoice$19,130$19,768$26,697$27,108
Adjustments for Features0-1,288-2,696-1,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$18,480$24,001$25,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,521$6,646

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMatrixImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,550$2,900$4,400$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,850$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,288-2,696-1,982

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20082009
ModelMatrixImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.1 in
Length171.3 in173.8 in
Width69.9 in68.5 in
Height61.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

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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