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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimS2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,565 $19,995 $23,495 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $18,097 $19,195 $22,555 $22,747 $28,930
Premium Package 1,410        
Sport Package 1,240        
Sunroof Package   2,500 1,600    
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000  
Premium Package 1,255        
Sport Package 1,103        
Sunroof Package   2,400 1,536    
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880  
Options (change) 2,650 2,500 1,600 3,000 0
Options (change) 2,358 2,400 1,536 2,880 0
Destination 760 795 795 795 795
Total Price $22,975 $23,290 $25,890 $27,490 $30,930
Total Invoice $21,215 $22,390 $24,886 $26,422 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $536
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimS2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$22,975$23,290$25,890$27,490$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-665-890-1,340-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$22,625$25,000$26,150$27,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,375$3,525$4,715
Total Invoice$21,215$22,390$24,886$26,422$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-639-855-1,288-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$21,751$24,031$25,134$26,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,280$3,383$4,524

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelMatrixBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimS2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,100$1,765$1,990$2,440$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$890$1,340$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-639-855-1,288-3,450

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122013
ModelMatrixBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in99.9 in
Length171.9 in168.4 in
Width69.5 in71.2 in
Height61.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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