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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: $22,470

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMatrixJettaJettaJetta
TrimS1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $21,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $18,097 $20,395 $25,195 $28,362
Sport Package 1,240      
Premium Package 1,410      
Rear spoiler   375    
Sport Package 1,103      
Premium Package 1,255      
Rear spoiler   300    
Options (change) 2,650 375 0 0
Options (change) 2,358 300 0 0
Destination 760 850 850 850
Total Price $22,975 $22,470 $27,095 $30,395
Total Invoice $21,215 $21,545 $26,045 $29,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,219
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMatrixJettaJettaJetta
TrimS1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,975$22,470$27,095$30,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-5,670-5,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$20,855$21,425$24,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570$4,120
Total Invoice$21,215$21,545$26,045$29,212
Adjustments for Features0-1,549-5,450-5,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$19,996$20,595$24,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$599$4,007

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMatrixJettaJettaJetta
TrimS1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter$0 $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
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
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$920$2,535$6,590$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$5,670$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,549-5,450-5,209

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelMatrixJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in104.4 in
Length171.9 in183.3 in
Width69.5 in70.0 in
Height61.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

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

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