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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassat
TrimXRXRS2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $23,900 $29,950
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $21,985 $27,513
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645 645    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
CD changer, in-dash 240 240    
Sunroof   750    
Package #1     1,625  
Sport Package       300
Luxury #1 Package       2,750
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555 555    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
CD changer, in-dash 180 180    
Sunroof   600    
Package #1     1,485  
Sport Package       274
Luxury #1 Package       2,513
Options (change) 3,635 1,635 1,625 3,050
Options (change) 3,174 1,335 1,485 2,787
Destination 580 580 630 630
Total Price $20,955 $21,465 $26,155 $33,630
Total Invoice $18,902 $19,335 $24,100 $30,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,029
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassat
TrimXRXRS2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4164hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$20,955$21,465$26,155$33,630
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,065-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,055$21,465$25,090$28,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$2,920
Total Invoice$18,902$19,335$24,100$30,930
Adjustments for Features-8120-981-5,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,090$19,335$23,119$25,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0$2,642

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassat
TrimXRXRS2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,435$1,535$2,600$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,065$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-981-5,169

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelMatrixPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.7 in
Length171.3 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height61.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested1654%
Total Not Requested366596%

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