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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,818

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMatrixNew Beetle
TrimXR2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,990 $17,180
Base Invoice $15,373 $16,107
Extra Value Package 2 880  
Side curtain airbags 645  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Package 1   1,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
CD changer, remote   499
Extra Value Package 2 792  
Side curtain airbags 555  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258  
CD changer, in-dash 180  
Package 1   1,291
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073
CD changer, remote   340
Options (change) 2,065 2,964
Options (change) 1,785 2,704
Destination 660 630
Total Price $19,715 $20,774
Total Invoice $17,818 $19,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $706
Model Year20082006
ModelMatrixNew Beetle
TrimXR2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,715$20,774
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,715$19,794
Total Invoice$17,818$19,441
Adjustments for Features0-917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,818$18,524

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
ModelMatrixNew Beetle
TrimXR2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$1,985$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-917

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
ModelMatrixNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in98.7 in
Length171.3 in161.1 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height61.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,679 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.2 ft327.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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