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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: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassat
TrimXRKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,990 $29,100 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $15,373 $27,179 $29,222 $36,669
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
CD changer, in-dash 180      
Options (change) 3,545 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,097 0 0 0
Destination 660 690 690 690
Total Price $21,195 $29,790 $31,990 $39,890
Total Invoice $19,130 $27,869 $29,912 $37,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,532
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassat
TrimXRKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine126hp I4200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$21,195$29,790$31,990$39,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-5,615-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$27,100$26,375$31,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$5,495
Total Invoice$19,130$27,869$29,912$37,359
Adjustments for Features0-2,517-5,250-7,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$25,352$24,662$29,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0$5,186

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassat
TrimXRKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,085$4,775$7,700$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$5,615$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,517-5,250-7,511

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelMatrixPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in106.7 in
Length171.3 in188.0 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height61.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft361.7 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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