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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: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $11,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $11,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMatrixOutback
TrimXRS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,250 $30,995
Base Invoice $17,420 $28,795
Side curtain airbags 645  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net   42
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Side curtain airbags 555  
CD changer, in-dash 180  
Sunroof 600  
Cargo net   28
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,635 1,242
Options (change) 1,335 1,122
Destination 580 645
Total Price $21,465 $32,882
Total Invoice $19,335 $30,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,121
Model Year20062008
ModelMatrixOutback
TrimXRS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine164hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$21,465$32,882
Adjustments for Features0-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$25,237
Total Invoice$19,335$30,562
Adjustments for Features0-7,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$23,456

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062008
ModelMatrixOutback
TrimXRS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,595$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,106

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062008
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 Weight2,800 lb.3,605 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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