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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,925

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,214

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixJetta SportWagen
TrimSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,565 $24,210
Base Invoice $18,097 $23,242
Premium Package 1,410  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190  
FWD 0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,750
Premium Package 1,255  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,102  
FWD 0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,681
Options (change) 2,600 1,750
Options (change) 2,357 1,681
Destination 760 770
Total Price $22,925 $26,730
Total Invoice $21,214 $25,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,249
Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixJetta SportWagen
TrimSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,925$26,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,925$24,410
Total Invoice$21,214$25,693
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,214$23,463

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixJetta SportWagen
TrimSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,445$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in101.5 in
Length171.9 in179.3 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height61.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft366.9 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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