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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: $4,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $4,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMatrixPassatPassat
TrimXR2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $23,900 $29,950
Base Invoice $15,373 $21,985 $27,513
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    
Package #1   1,625  
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    
Package #1   1,485  
Options (change) 3,545 1,625 0
Options (change) 3,097 1,485 0
Destination 660 630 630
Total Price $21,195 $26,155 $30,580
Total Invoice $19,130 $24,100 $28,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,818
Model Year200820062006
ModelMatrixPassatPassat
TrimXR2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$21,195$26,155$30,580
Adjustments for Features0-165-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$25,990$29,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$19,130$24,100$28,143
Adjustments for Features0-152-1,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$23,948$27,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,169

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820062006
ModelMatrixPassatPassat
TrimXR2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,910$2,075$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-152-1,026

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

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

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