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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: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,254

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassat
TrimSKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,565 $29,100 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $18,097 $27,179 $29,222 $36,669
Premium Package 1,410      
iPod integration   199 199 199
Premium Package 1,255      
iPod integration   176 176 176
Options (change) 1,410 199 199 199
Options (change) 1,255 176 176 176
Destination 760 690 690 690
Total Price $21,735 $29,989 $32,189 $40,089
Total Invoice $20,112 $28,045 $30,088 $37,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,974
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,919
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassat
TrimSKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$21,735$29,989$32,189$40,089
Adjustments for Features0-3,555-6,480-8,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,735$26,434$25,709$31,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$5,495
Total Invoice$20,112$28,045$30,088$37,535
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-6,057-8,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,112$24,720$24,031$29,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0$5,185

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassat
TrimSKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails $250$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$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$995$4,550$7,475$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555$6,480$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,325-6,057-8,319

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested112590%
Total Not Requested12510%

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