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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $10,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $10,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassat
TrimSXRSLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $29,222 $36,669
Stability control 250      
215/45WR17 880      
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 890 890    
Sport Package 270      
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,800 1,800
Stability control 215      
215/45WR17 704      
Cruise control 200      
Sunroof 712 712    
Sport Package 216      
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,589 1,589
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 1,589 1,589
Destination 720 720 690 690
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $33,790 $41,690
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $31,501 $38,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,940
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassat
TrimSXRSLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4158hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$23,140$23,670$33,790$41,690
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,130-8,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$27,660$33,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$5,495
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$31,501$38,948
Adjustments for Features0-182-5,715-7,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$25,786$30,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0$5,188

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassat
TrimSXRSLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200$200
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$570$770$6,700$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,130$8,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-5,715-7,974

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelMatrixPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.4 in106.7 in
Length171.9 in188.0 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height61.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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