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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMatrix
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SELS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,975 $23,995 $32,550 $19,565
Base Invoice $24,937 $23,035 $31,249 $18,097
Technology Package   1,695    
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
Technology Package   1,458    
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 0 1,695 0 2,650
Options (change) 0 1,458 0 2,358
Destination 820 820 820 760
Total Price $26,795 $26,510 $33,370 $22,975
Total Invoice $25,757 $25,313 $32,069 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $226
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMatrix
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SELS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$26,795$26,510$33,370$22,975
Adjustments for Features-4,490-3,640-6,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,305$22,870$26,630$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$4,325$0
Total Invoice$25,757$25,313$32,069$21,215
Adjustments for Features-4,316-3,476-6,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,441$21,837$25,592$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$396$4,151$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMatrix
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SELS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600 $600 
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 
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
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$5,440$4,590$7,690$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$3,640$6,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,316-3,476-6,4770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleMatrix
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in102.4 in
Length168.4 in171.9 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft361.5 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 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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