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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXR2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $26,295 $29,145 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $15,373 $25,217 $27,952 $30,353 $33,230
Extra Value Package 2 880        
Side curtain airbags 645        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300        
Stability control 650        
4-speed automatic 830        
Cargo net   100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375   375 375
Extra Value Package 2 792        
Side curtain airbags 555        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258        
Stability control 559        
4-speed automatic 753        
Cargo net   80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300   300 300
Options (change) 3,305 475 100 475 475
Options (change) 2,917 380 80 380 380
Destination 660 850 850 850 850
Total Price $20,955 $27,620 $30,095 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $18,950 $26,447 $28,882 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,557
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXR2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,955$27,620$30,095$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-5,720-10,520-10,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$23,025$24,375$22,455$25,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,920$0$2,850
Total Invoice$18,950$26,447$28,882$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-5,489-10,076-10,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$22,047$23,393$21,507$24,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$1,886$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimXR2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25 $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$6,665$7,790$12,590$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595$5,720$10,520$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,400-5,489-10,076-10,221

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
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.3,275 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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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