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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: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXR2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,990 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $15,373 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
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   42 42 42
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   28 28 28
Options (change) 3,545 42 42 42
Options (change) 3,097 28 28 28
Destination 660 695 695 695
Total Price $21,195 $23,032 $32,332 $32,832
Total Invoice $19,130 $21,743 $30,090 $30,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,089
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXR2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine126hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionA4M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,195$23,032$32,332$32,832
Adjustments for Features0-555-5,655-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$22,477$26,677$26,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$3,550
Total Invoice$19,130$21,743$30,090$30,647
Adjustments for Features0-524-5,263-6,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$21,219$24,827$24,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,608$3,076

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXR2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Roof rails $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,145$3,700$8,800$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$5,655$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-524-5,263-6,352

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082009
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
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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