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Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXRXRS2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $24,795 $28,595 $32,495 $35,695
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $23,187 $26,641 $30,150 $33,066
Extra Value Package 2 880          
Side curtain airbags 645 645        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390          
CD changer, in-dash 240 240        
Stability control 650          
4-speed automatic 830          
Sunroof   750        
Limited Package     2,800 2,400    
Cargo net     42 42 42 42
Extra Value Package 2 792          
Side curtain airbags 555 555        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335          
CD changer, in-dash 180 180        
Stability control 559          
4-speed automatic 753          
Sunroof   600        
Limited Package     2,518 2,144    
Cargo net     28 28 28 28
Options (change) 3,635 1,635 2,842 2,442 42 42
Options (change) 3,174 1,335 2,546 2,172 28 28
Destination 580 580 625 625 625 625
Total Price $20,955 $21,465 $28,262 $31,662 $33,162 $36,362
Total Invoice $18,902 $19,335 $26,358 $29,438 $30,803 $33,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,656
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXRXRS2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine126hp I4164hp I4175hp H4250hp H4250hp H6250hp H6
TransmissionA4M6M5M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 6120, 6120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,955$21,465$28,262$31,662$33,162$36,362
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,945-5,295-6,570-7,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,055$21,465$23,317$26,367$26,592$28,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$3,050$3,275$5,475
Total Invoice$18,902$19,335$26,358$29,438$30,803$33,719
Adjustments for Features-8120-4,612-4,923-6,103-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,090$19,335$21,746$24,515$24,700$26,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0$2,769$2,954$4,953

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXRXRS2.5i2.5 XT3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manual $150    
5-speed manual  $0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Stability control$400    $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Hood scoop   $100  
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
MP3-compatible player     $50
Navigation system     $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Compass    $0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$2,570$1,670$6,615$6,965$8,240$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,945$5,295$6,570$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-4,612-4,923-6,103-7,020

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006
ModelMatrixOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in105.1 in
Length171.3 in188.7 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height61.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,321 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft366.2 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Sunroof, large1100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested252593%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

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