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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $6,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelMatrixPassatPassat
TrimXRSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,250 $25,845 $31,095
Side curtain airbags 645    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Side curtain airbags 555    
Sunroof 600    
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 1,395 475 475
Options (change) 1,155 380 380
Destination 580 920 920
Total Price $21,225 $27,240 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix XRS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,303
Model Year200620202020
ModelMatrixPassatPassat
TrimXRSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG23/34 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,225$27,240$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-5,595-11,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$21,645$21,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620202020
ModelMatrixPassatPassat
TrimXRSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,270$6,865$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,595$11,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267-448

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062020
ModelMatrixPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length171.3 in193.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height61.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,325 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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