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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,665

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,214

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelMatrixJettaJetta
TrimSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $18,195 $21,395
Base Invoice $18,097 $17,467 $20,539
Premium Package 1,410    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190    
FWD 0    
Sunroof   1,250 900
Convenience Package   1,350  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
Premium Package 1,255    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,102    
FWD 0    
Sunroof   1,200 864
Convenience Package   1,296  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,600 3,700 2,000
Options (change) 2,357 3,552 1,920
Destination 760 770 770
Total Price $22,925 $22,665 $24,165
Total Invoice $21,214 $21,789 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $213
Model Year201120112011
ModelMatrixJettaJetta
TrimSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,925$22,665$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-820-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,925$21,845$22,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325
Total Invoice$21,214$21,789$23,229
Adjustments for Features0-788-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,214$21,001$21,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112011
ModelMatrixJettaJetta
TrimSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,095$2,915$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$820$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-788-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011
ModelMatrixJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in104.4 in
Length171.9 in182.2 in
Width69.5 in70.0 in
Height61.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.5 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 SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested55034%
Total Not Requested106566%

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