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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetle
TrimXR2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,990 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $15,373 $19,003 $22,459
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    
Sunroof Package   2,500  
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
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    
Sunroof Package   2,400  
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Options (change) 3,545 2,500 3,000
Options (change) 3,097 2,400 2,880
Destination 660 770 770
Total Price $21,195 $23,065 $27,165
Total Invoice $19,130 $22,173 $26,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,658
Model Year200820122012
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetle
TrimXR2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,195$23,065$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$22,665$26,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425
Total Invoice$19,130$22,173$26,109
Adjustments for Features0-385-1,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$21,788$25,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,288

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820122012
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetle
TrimXR2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,165$2,565$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-385-1,033

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelMatrixBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in99.9 in
Length171.3 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height61.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft329.9 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
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%

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