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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMatrix
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SELXR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,975 $23,995 $32,550 $16,990
Base Invoice $24,937 $23,035 $31,249 $15,373
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130  
Technology Package   1,695    
Extra Value Package 2       880
Side curtain airbags       645
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100  
Technology Package   1,458    
Extra Value Package 2       792
Side curtain airbags       555
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       753
Options (change) 130 1,825 130 3,305
Options (change) 100 1,558 100 2,917
Destination 820 820 820 660
Total Price $26,925 $26,640 $33,500 $20,955
Total Invoice $25,857 $25,413 $32,169 $18,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,634
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMatrix
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SELXR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$26,925$26,640$33,500$20,955
Adjustments for Features-4,450-3,600-6,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,475$23,040$26,800$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$4,325$0
Total Invoice$25,857$25,413$32,169$18,950
Adjustments for Features-4,273-3,434-6,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,584$21,979$25,735$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$4,151$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMatrix
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SELXR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,590$5,740$8,840$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$3,600$6,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,273-3,434-6,4340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleMatrix
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in102.4 in
Length168.4 in171.3 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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