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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: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $9,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,990 $27,395 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $15,373 $25,761 $28,473 $31,227
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Moonroof Package   1,695    
Cargo net   70 70 70
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Moonroof Package   1,413    
Cargo net   45 45 45
Options (change) 3,305 1,765 70 70
Options (change) 2,917 1,458 45 45
Destination 660 850 850 850
Total Price $20,955 $30,010 $31,315 $34,315
Total Invoice $18,950 $28,069 $29,368 $32,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,366
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine126hp I4175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$20,955$30,010$31,315$34,315
Adjustments for Features0-7,220-8,095-8,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$22,790$23,220$25,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430$2,930
Total Invoice$18,950$28,069$29,368$32,122
Adjustments for Features0-6,753-7,592-8,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$21,316$21,776$24,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$460$2,760

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,745$9,965$10,840$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,220$8,095$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,753-7,592-8,046

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082016
ModelMatrixOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in108.1 in
Length171.3 in189.6 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height61.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft373.3 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 Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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