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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: $9,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $9,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMatrixPassat
TrimXRKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,990 $29,690
Base Invoice $15,373 $27,727
Extra Value Package 2 880  
Side curtain airbags 645  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300  
Stability control 650  
4-speed automatic 830  
Extra Value Package 2 792  
Side curtain airbags 555  
CD changer, in-dash 180  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258  
Stability control 559  
4-speed automatic 753  
Options (change) 3,545 0
Options (change) 3,097 0
Destination 660 700
Total Price $21,195 $30,390
Total Invoice $19,130 $28,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,580
Model Year20082009
ModelMatrixPassat
TrimXRKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine126hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$21,195$30,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$27,485
Total Invoice$19,130$28,427
Adjustments for Features0-2,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$25,710

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
ModelMatrixPassat
TrimXRKomfort
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,010$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,717

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
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 Weight2,756 lb.3,512 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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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%

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