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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: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXR2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,990 $20,295 $20,295 $24,595 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $15,373 $19,483 $19,483 $23,611 $23,995 $28,795
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   2,600 2,600      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       2,900    
Sunroof and Sound Package         2,900  
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   2,496 2,496      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       2,784    
Sunroof and Sound Package         2,784  
Options (change) 3,545 2,600 2,600 2,900 2,900 0
Options (change) 3,097 2,496 2,496 2,784 2,784 0
Destination 660 820 820 820 820 795
Total Price $21,195 $23,715 $23,715 $28,315 $28,715 $30,790
Total Invoice $19,130 $22,799 $22,799 $27,215 $27,599 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,068
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXR2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$21,195$23,715$23,715$28,315$28,715$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-625-625-1,200-1,300-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$23,090$23,090$27,115$27,415$27,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$4,025$4,325$4,150
Total Invoice$19,130$22,799$22,799$27,215$27,599$29,590
Adjustments for Features0-601-601-1,153-1,249-3,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$22,198$22,198$26,062$26,350$26,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$3,864$4,152$3,980

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXR2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0$0   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Power rear side windows$200     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Traction control $100$100$100$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$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325$325
CD player   $125  
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights$125   $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,490$3,115$3,115$3,690$3,790$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$625$1,200$1,300$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-601-601-1,153-1,249-3,412

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
ModelMatrixBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in100.0 in
Length171.3 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height61.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.2,988 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?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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