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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $5,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $6,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMatrixTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimXRSSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $22,840 $28,635 $33,975
Base Invoice $17,420 $21,926 $27,490 $32,617
Side curtain airbags 645      
Sunroof 750      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,500    
Panoramic sunroof   1,600    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,890  
FWD       0
Side curtain airbags 555      
Sunroof 600      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,440    
Panoramic sunroof   1,536    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,815  
FWD       0
Options (change) 1,395 3,100 1,890 0
Options (change) 1,155 2,976 1,815 0
Destination 580 820 820 820
Total Price $21,225 $26,760 $31,345 $34,795
Total Invoice $19,155 $25,722 $30,125 $33,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,405
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMatrixTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimXRSSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/65-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$21,225$26,760$31,345$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,290-5,330-8,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$23,470$26,015$26,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,545$2,895
Total Invoice$19,155$25,722$30,125$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-3,162-5,123-8,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$22,560$25,002$25,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,442$2,776

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMatrixTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimXRSSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,735$5,025$7,065$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290$5,330$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,162-5,123-8,101

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixTiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in102.5 in
Length171.3 in174.5 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height61.6 in65.6 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan S

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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