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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: $22,960

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelMatrixMatrixPassat
TrimSXRSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $26,995
CD changer, in-dash 420    
Cruise control 250    
Stability control 250    
215/45WR17 880    
Sunroof 890 890  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190 1,190  
FWD 0    
Sport Package 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rear spoiler     375
CD changer, in-dash 326    
Cruise control 200    
Stability control 215    
215/45WR17 704    
Sunroof 712 712  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,090 1,090  
FWD 0    
Sport Package 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,880 2,080 700
Options (change) 3,247 1,802 570
Destination 720 720 995
Total Price $22,960 $23,560 $28,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,415
Model Year200920092021
ModelMatrixMatrixPassat
TrimSXRSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,960$23,560$28,690
Adjustments for Features00-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,960$23,560$24,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092021
ModelMatrixMatrixPassat
TrimSXRSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,170$2,170$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments00-215

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092021
ModelMatrixPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length171.9 in193.6 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height61.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.3,325 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 lights125No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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