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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimS2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $26,295 $29,145 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $18,097 $25,217 $27,952 $30,353 $33,230
Sport Package 1,240        
Premium Package 1,410        
Rear spoiler   375   375 375
Sport Package 1,103        
Premium Package 1,255        
Rear spoiler   300   300 300
Options (change) 2,650 375 0 375 375
Options (change) 2,358 300 0 300 300
Destination 760 850 850 850 850
Total Price $22,975 $27,520 $29,995 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $21,215 $26,367 $28,802 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimS2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,975$27,520$29,995$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,620-5,745-10,545-10,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$22,900$24,250$22,330$25,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,920$0$2,850
Total Invoice$21,215$26,367$28,802$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,426-5,517-10,105-10,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$21,941$23,285$21,398$24,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$543$1,887$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimS2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25 $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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$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
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$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
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$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    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$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 $100
Total Value of Features$920$5,540$6,665$11,465$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620$5,745$10,545$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,426-5,517-10,105-10,249

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
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.3,275 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?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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