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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Toyota Matrix and Volkswagen Passat features right here.

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

  

Model Year 2008 2008 2008--2015 2008--2015 2008--2015 2008--2015
Model Matrix Matrix Passat Passat Passat Passat
Trim Standard XR Turbo Komfort Lux VR6
Engines  
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
139 hp@6100
126 lb-ft@3900		 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>139 hp@6100 <br>126 lb-ft@3900 is a standard feature. 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>139 hp@6100 <br>126 lb-ft@3900 is a standard feature.        
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800		     turbocharged<br> 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>200 hp@5100 <br>207 lb-ft@1800 is a standard feature. turbocharged<br> 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>200 hp@5100 <br>207 lb-ft@1800 is a standard feature. turbocharged<br> 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>200 hp@5100 <br>207 lb-ft@1800 is a standard feature.  
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750		           3.6L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>280 hp@6200 <br>265 lb-ft@2750 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature.        
4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic is an optional feature. 4-speed automatic is an optional feature.        
6-speed manual     6-speed manual is a standard feature.      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
AWD           AWD is an optional feature.
Tires  
205/55R16 tires 205/55R16 tires is a standard feature. 205/55R16 tires is a standard feature.        
215/50R17 tires   215/50R17 tires is an optional feature.        
215/55HR16 tires     215/55HR16 tires is a standard feature. 215/55HR16 tires is a standard feature. 215/55HR16 tires is a standard feature.  
235/45HR17 tires       235/45HR17 tires is a standard feature. 235/45HR17 tires is a standard feature. 235/45HR17 tires is a standard feature.
235/40WR18 tires           235/40WR18 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 4 speakers Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.        
JBL, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)   JBL, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.        
Unbranded, 6 speakers   Unbranded, 6 speakers is an optional feature.        
Unbranded, 80W, 8 speakers     Unbranded, 80W, 8 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 80W, 8 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 80W, 8 speakers is a standard feature.  
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers         Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers is an optional feature. Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers is a standard feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.   AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature.        
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Adaptive cruise controlAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.             Adaptive cruise control is an optional feature.
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.
Cruise control Cruise control is an optional feature. Cruise control is an optional feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.  
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is an optional feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is an optional feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows   Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is an optional feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Sunshade, rearGreatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window.       Sunshade, rear is a standard feature. Sunshade, rear is a standard feature. Sunshade, rear is a standard feature. Sunshade, rear is a standard feature.
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window.
Sunshades, second rowGreatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors.       Sunshades, second row is a standard feature. Sunshades, second row is a standard feature. Sunshades, second row is a standard feature. Sunshades, second row is a standard feature.
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.           Universal garage door opener is a standard feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.       4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.       Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Front side airbags is an optional feature. Front side airbags is an optional feature.        
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Full-size spare tire     Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.           Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature. Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Rear side airbagsTorso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.       Rear side airbags is an optional feature. Rear side airbags is an optional feature. Rear side airbags is an optional feature. Rear side airbags is an optional feature.
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is an optional feature. Stability control is an optional feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.        
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.       Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature. Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature.        
Cargo cover Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature.        
Cargo mat     Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature.
Cargo net Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature.       Cargo net is a standard feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Liftglass or two-piece tailgateDo not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.   Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature.        
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.       Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Rear seat pass-throughUsually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.       Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature.
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.           Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.           Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Heated windshield washer nozzles           Heated windshield washer nozzles is a standard feature.
Heavy-duty heater Heavy-duty heater is an optional feature. Heavy-duty heater is an optional feature.        
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.          
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.           Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.       Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature.
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is an optional feature. Rear heat ducts is an optional feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is an optional feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.        
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature.    
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.     Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.    
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Oil coolerOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Oil cooler is a standard feature. Oil cooler is a standard feature. Oil cooler is a standard feature. Oil cooler is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Exterior  
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.     Body kit is an optional feature. Body kit is an optional feature. Body kit is an optional feature. Body kit is an optional feature. Body kit is an optional feature.
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.       Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.        
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.       Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature.
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Sport front fascia (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Sport front fascia (optional) is an optional feature.        
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) is an optional feature.        
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof   Sunroof is an optional feature.   Sunroof is a standard feature. Sunroof is a standard feature. Sunroof is a standard feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel       Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.       Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.     CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.   CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature.
Includes CD player.
CD changer, remoteCD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player.           CD changer, remote is an optional feature. CD changer, remote is an optional feature.
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature.   CD player is a standard feature.      
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.       iPod integration is an optional feature. iPod integration is an optional feature. iPod integration is an optional feature. iPod integration is an optional feature.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.       MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.           Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.         Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.           Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.           Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.       Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is an optional feature.     Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.       Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.       Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.       Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.         Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature. Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature. Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature.
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.     Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.           Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.     Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Steering-linked headlightsHeadlights swivel when steering wheel is turned.             Steering-linked headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.       Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors     Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.        
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.        
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.             Xenon HID headlights is a standard feature.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.  
Front sport buckets           Front sport buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 3-person bench           Second-row 3-person bench is an optional feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.       All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature.
All-weather floormats.
Aluminum trimReal aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.           Aluminum trim is a standard feature. Aluminum trim is a standard feature.
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row     Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Floor mats     Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.   Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.        
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats     Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.           Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.        
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     Manual height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seatManually adjustable lower back support.       Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.    
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Memory system, driver seat         Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature. Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.       Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.           Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat         Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat     Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, passenger seat         Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, driver seat     Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat         Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.       Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.           Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Synthetic leather seating surfacesA.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.       Synthetic leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Synthetic leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.    
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is an optional feature. Alloy wheels is an optional feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.             Sport suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.       Wheel locks is a standard feature. Wheel locks is a standard feature. Wheel locks is a standard feature. Wheel locks is a standard feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
Transmission  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.       Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is an optional feature. Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature. Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature. Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature.
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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Option Package Contents

Premium Package

Features
Power front side windows
Power locks
Remote keyless entry

Sport Package

Features
Body kit
Sport front fascia (optional)
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)
Cruise control
Fog lights
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Toyota Matrix

2008 Toyota Matrix Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Good choice of options. LOTS of storage compartments for odd bits and pieces. I particularly like the adjustable HEIGHT drivers seat. see full Toyota Matrix review
2008 Toyota Matrix Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Everything was an option! No power windows, no keyless entry, no rear disc brakes, no alloy wheels, etc!!!! see full Toyota Matrix review
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 A lot of the things on the Rabbit that were standard were considered upgrades for the Matrix. see full Toyota Matrix review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008--2015 Volkswagen Passat

2008--2015 Volkswagen Passat Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Too many standard features to list. Many found on cars costing thousands more. Some not found on any cars. Standard rear and side rear sun shades, double sun-visors, driver side umbrella holder, drivers side storage, excellent cruise control, paddle shift see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Well Designed, Operation, number of standard features for the money. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 In addition to 8 airbags, I wanted and got a moonroof, traction control, auxiliary input for an MP3 player, leatherette interior (easier to clean than leather or cloth), heated seats, steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters, and fold-flat rear seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The Bi-Xenon headlights with AFS are hard to beat. Dynaudio system is superb. The upgraded LUXE package has a LOT of electronic upgrades. (seats, mirrors, IPod, auto-wipers/lights) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best grouping of various features for the price paid. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 has nearly all features of more expensive cars see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008--2015 Volkswagen Passat Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 6 sp manual transmission only available on the base model. Automatic climate control not available on the base model. Sunroof not available on the base model. Fog lights not available on the base model. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Little luxuries like power seats are not available with the four cylinder models. see full Volkswagen Passat review