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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,818

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMatrix
TrimSSEXR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $16,990
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $15,373
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Sunroof 1,000    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
CD changer, remote 499 499  
Extra Value Package 2     880
Side curtain airbags     645
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300
CD changer, in-dash     240
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Sunroof 883    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
CD changer, remote 340 340  
Extra Value Package 2     792
Side curtain airbags     555
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258
CD changer, in-dash     180
Options (change) 3,053 978 2,065
Options (change) 2,606 650 1,785
Destination 650 650 660
Total Price $21,178 $22,153 $19,715
Total Invoice $19,637 $20,838 $17,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $808
Model Year200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMatrix
TrimSSEXR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,178$22,153$19,715
Adjustments for Features-1,090-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,088$20,698$19,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0
Total Invoice$19,637$20,838$17,818
Adjustments for Features-1,011-1,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,626$19,469$17,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$843$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMatrix
TrimSSEXR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,315$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,011-1,3690

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008
ModelNew BeetleMatrix
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in102.4 in
Length161.1 in171.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,679 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft353.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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