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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021202120212021
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSPremiumLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,565 $29,045 $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945
Sport Package 1,240          
Premium Package 1,410          
Moonroof Package   1,695        
Sport Package 1,103          
Premium Package 1,255          
Moonroof Package   1,413        
Options (change) 2,650 1,695 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,358 1,413 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $22,975 $31,790 $34,645 $39,045 $38,545 $40,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,541
Model Year201220212021202120212021
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSPremiumLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4182hp H4182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$22,975$31,790$34,645$39,045$38,545$40,995
Adjustments for Features0-7,495-9,780-10,680-13,820-13,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$24,295$24,865$28,365$24,725$27,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570$4,070$430$2,880

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220212021202120212021
ModelMatrixOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSPremiumLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system    $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$820$8,315$10,600$11,500$14,640$14,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,495$9,780$10,680$13,820$13,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-296-287-376-354

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122021
ModelMatrixOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in108.1 in
Length171.9 in191.3 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height61.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,636 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 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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