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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: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXRXRS2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
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   750 800 800          
Cargo net     95 95 95 95 95 95 95
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375 375 375 375
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   600 767 767          
Cargo net     69 69 69 69 69 69 69
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 3,635 1,635 1,270 1,270 470 470 470 470 470
Options (change) 3,174 1,335 1,136 1,136 369 369 369 369 369
Destination 580 580 770 770 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $20,955 $21,465 $25,765 $28,035 $30,235 $29,635 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $18,902 $19,335 $24,658 $26,835 $28,945 $28,369 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,467
Model Year200620062012201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXRXRS2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4164hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4M6M5M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,955$21,465$25,765$28,035$30,235$29,635$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,195-2,345-3,645-4,285-6,360-6,360-6,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,055$21,465$23,570$25,690$26,590$25,350$24,775$27,075$27,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$2,120$3,020$1,780$1,205$3,505$4,160
Total Invoice$18,902$19,335$24,658$26,835$28,945$28,369$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-8120-2,101-2,245-3,489-4,102-6,089-6,090-6,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,090$19,335$22,557$24,590$25,456$24,267$23,720$25,925$26,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0$2,033$2,899$1,710$1,163$3,368$3,996

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062012201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXRXRS2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800        
6-speed manual $150 $150     
5-speed manual  $0      
6-speed automated manual    $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100       
Proximity key      $250$250$250
Remote start      $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50       
Cargo cover$75$75       
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175       
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0       
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25       
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325    
CD player     $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration     $100$100$100$100
Media drive     $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system     $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information     $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Cornering lights    $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$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$50$50$50$50
Floor mats     $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150       
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces      $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0       
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$1,545$3,740$3,890$5,190$5,830$7,905$7,905$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,195$2,345$3,645$4,285$6,360$6,360$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-2,101-2,245-3,489-4,102-6,089-6,090-6,186

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length171.3 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height61.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft315.9 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%

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