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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: $21,695

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,454

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXR2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,890 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $15,283 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Extra Value Package 1 270              
Side curtain airbags 645              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390              
Stability control 650              
4-speed automatic 830              
Alloy wheels 410              
CD changer, in-dash 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 1 243              
Side curtain airbags 555              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335              
Stability control 559              
4-speed automatic 751              
Alloy wheels 328              
CD changer, in-dash 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) 4,185 1,270 1,270 470 470 470 470 470
Options (change) 3,551 1,136 1,136 369 369 369 369 369
Destination 620 770 770 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $21,695 $25,765 $28,035 $30,235 $29,635 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $19,454 $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: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,965
Model Year20072012201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXR2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4M5M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,695$25,765$28,035$30,235$29,635$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,295-1,445-2,745-3,385-5,460-5,460-5,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,695$24,470$26,590$27,490$26,250$25,675$27,975$28,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,120$3,020$1,780$1,205$3,505$4,160
Total Invoice$19,454$24,658$26,835$28,945$28,369$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-1,239-1,383-2,628-3,240-5,227-5,228-5,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,454$23,419$25,452$26,317$25,129$24,582$26,787$27,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,033$2,898$1,710$1,163$3,368$3,996

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072012201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXR2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800       
5-speed manual $0      
6-speed manual  $150     
6-speed automated manual   $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100       
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Remote start     $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50       
Cargo cover$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       
Exterior 
Body kit$0       
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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    
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
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       
Visor mirror, passenger$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       
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       
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,045$3,340$3,490$4,790$5,430$7,505$7,505$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295$1,445$2,745$3,385$5,460$5,460$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,239-1,383-2,628-3,240-5,227-5,228-5,324

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072012
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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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