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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: $23,190

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMatrixJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,265 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $18,745 $17,977 $22,507 $23,813
Sport Package 1,240      
Sunroof 890 1,340    
FWD 0      
Convenience Package   1,350    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100  
Sport Package 1,103      
Sunroof 793 1,287    
FWD 0      
Convenience Package   1,296    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 2,130 4,165 1,475 375
Options (change) 1,896 3,939 1,356 300
Destination 795 770 770 770
Total Price $23,190 $23,660 $25,690 $25,950
Total Invoice $21,436 $22,686 $24,633 $24,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $303
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMatrixJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,190$23,660$25,690$25,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-2,945-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$22,040$22,745$23,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705$965
Total Invoice$21,436$22,686$24,633$24,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,553-2,824-2,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$21,133$21,809$22,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$676$926

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMatrixJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$995$2,615$3,940$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620$2,945$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,553-2,824-2,824

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,065 lb.3,082 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

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 Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested71544%

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