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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXR1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,990 $25,975 $23,995 $32,550
Base Invoice $15,373 $24,937 $23,035 $31,249
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Technology Package     1,695  
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Technology Package     1,458  
Options (change) 3,305 130 1,825 130
Options (change) 2,917 100 1,558 100
Destination 660 820 820 820
Total Price $20,955 $26,925 $26,640 $33,500
Total Invoice $18,950 $25,857 $25,413 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,634
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXR1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$20,955$26,925$26,640$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,450-3,600-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$22,475$23,040$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565$4,325
Total Invoice$18,950$25,857$25,413$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-4,273-3,434-6,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$21,584$21,979$25,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395$4,151

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXR1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,140$6,590$5,740$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,450$3,600$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,273-3,434-6,434

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
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.3,019 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 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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