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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: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXRS2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,170   1,600        
Cruise control 250                
Sport Package 270                
Sunroof 890 890 800            
215/45WR17 880                
Stability control 250                
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375 375 375 375
Navigation and Sunroof Package       2,400          
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,121   1,535        
Cruise control 200                
Sport Package 216                
Sunroof 712 712 767            
215/45WR17 704                
Stability control 215                
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Navigation and Sunroof Package       2,301          
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 2,345 2,775 1,975 375 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 2,188 2,601 1,835 300 300 300 300
Destination 720 720 770 770 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $26,840 $29,540 $31,740 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $25,710 $28,300 $30,411 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,432
Model Year200920092012201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXRS2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,140$23,670$26,840$29,540$31,740$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,495-1,820-2,945-3,285-5,360-5,360-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$25,345$27,720$28,795$26,255$25,680$27,980$28,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$2,375$3,450$910$335$2,635$3,290
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$25,710$28,300$30,411$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-182-1,432-1,744-2,822-3,147-5,136-5,136-5,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$24,278$26,556$27,589$25,153$24,604$26,810$27,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0$2,278$3,311$875$326$2,532$3,160

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092012201220122012201220122012
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXRS2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0      
6-speed manual   $150     
6-speed automated manual    $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100       
Proximity key      $250$250$250
Remote start      $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0       
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75       
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175       
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0$0
HD radio     $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive     $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50$50 $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats     $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150       
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces      $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0       
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100   $100
Total Value of Features$720$920$2,215$2,540$3,665$4,005$6,080$6,080$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,495$1,820$2,945$3,285$5,360$5,360$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-1,432-1,744-2,822-3,147-5,136-5,136-5,232

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelMatrixPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length171.9 in191.6 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height61.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.9 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 2.5L SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested162575%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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