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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMatrixMatrixOutbackOutback
TrimSXRS2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $21,939 $26,460
Stability control 250      
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 890 890 1,445 1,445
Sport Package 270      
215/45WR17 880      
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,550 1,550
Limited Package     4,400 3,400
Stability control 215      
Cruise control 200      
Sunroof 712 712 1,203 1,203
Sport Package 216      
215/45WR17 704      
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,294 1,294
Limited Package     4,056 3,207
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 6,553 5,704
Destination 720 720 775 775
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $29,267 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,310
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMatrixMatrixOutbackOutback
TrimSXRS2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4158hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5M5M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$23,140$23,670$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,570-7,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$24,895$27,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$3,050
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-182-6,111-6,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$23,156$25,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0$2,799

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMatrixMatrixOutbackOutback
TrimSXRS2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar 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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$345$545$6,915$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,570$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-6,111-6,984

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelMatrixOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in107.9 in
Length171.9 in188.2 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height61.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested70016%
Total Not Requested364084%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested1504%
Total Not Requested332596%

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