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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: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXRS1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601
Navigation system 1,520 1,300        
Cruise control 250          
Sport Package 270          
Sunroof 890 890        
Stability control 250          
215/45WR17 880          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Navigation system 1,281 1,105        
Cruise control 200          
Sport Package 216          
Sunroof 712 712        
Stability control 215          
215/45WR17 704          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 700 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 570 300 300 300
Destination 720 720 820 820 820 820
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $27,015 $30,490 $32,190 $35,190
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $25,840 $29,213 $30,844 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $565
Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXRS1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,140$23,670$27,015$30,490$32,190$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,970-7,595-9,845-9,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$23,045$22,895$22,345$25,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$700$550$0$2,900
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$25,840$29,213$30,844$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-182-3,797-7,277-9,433-9,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$22,043$21,936$21,411$24,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$632$525$0$2,780

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092017201720172017
ModelMatrixMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXRS1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
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    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $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$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
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$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
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
Navigation system$600$600 $600$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$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125 $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$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
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
Total Value of Features$1,545$1,745$5,515$9,140$11,390$11,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,970$7,595$9,845$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-3,797-7,277-9,433-9,530

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
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.3,231 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 1.8T SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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