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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMatrixMatrixOutbackOutback
TrimXRXRS2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $21,939 $26,460
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645 645    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Sunroof   750 1,445 1,445
Premium Package     1,500 1,200
All Weather Package     500  
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555 555    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Sunroof   600 1,203 1,203
Premium Package     1,431 1,232
All Weather Package     417  
Options (change) 3,395 1,395 3,445 2,645
Options (change) 2,994 1,155 3,051 2,435
Destination 580 580 775 775
Total Price $20,715 $21,225 $27,515 $31,715
Total Invoice $18,722 $19,155 $25,765 $29,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,935
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMatrixMatrixOutbackOutback
TrimXRXRS2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine126hp I4164hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4M6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$20,715$21,225$27,515$31,715
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,255-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,815$21,225$22,260$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$3,250
Total Invoice$18,722$19,155$25,765$29,670
Adjustments for Features-8130-4,921-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,909$19,155$20,844$23,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,246$0$3,021

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMatrixMatrixOutbackOutback
TrimXRXRS2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,785$885$6,140$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,255$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130-4,921-5,805

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in107.9 in
Length171.3 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height61.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft371.3 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested141572%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

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