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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: $21,145

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,075

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXR2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,890 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $15,283 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Extra Value Package 2 880        
Side curtain airbags 645        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390        
Stability control 650 300 300    
4-speed automatic 830        
CD changer, in-dash 240        
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Limited Package   2,800 2,700    
Extra Value Package 2 792        
Side curtain airbags 555        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335        
Stability control 559 275 275    
4-speed automatic 751        
CD changer, in-dash 180        
Cargo net   28 28 28 28
Limited Package   2,520 2,426    
Options (change) 3,635 3,142 3,042 42 42
Options (change) 3,172 2,823 2,729 28 28
Destination 620 645 645 645 645
Total Price $21,145 $27,382 $29,982 $31,682 $32,182
Total Invoice $19,075 $25,656 $28,033 $29,468 $30,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,831
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXR2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine126hp I4170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionA4M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,145$27,382$29,982$31,682$32,182
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-6,770-5,645-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,145$22,312$23,212$26,037$25,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$3,725$2,950
Total Invoice$19,075$25,656$28,033$29,468$30,023
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-6,330-5,251-6,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,075$20,906$21,703$24,217$23,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$797$3,311$2,661

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXR2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
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
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo tray $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    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
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    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,245$7,315$9,015$7,890$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$6,770$5,645$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,750-6,330-5,251-6,456

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072008
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.3,331 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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested277593%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

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