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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelJettaJettaJettaMatrix
TrimSESELSEL PremiumS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,725 $23,445 $24,805 $20,265
Base Invoice $17,977 $22,507 $23,813 $18,745
Convenience Package 1,350      
Sunroof 1,340     890
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
Sport Package       1,240
FWD       0
Convenience Package 1,296      
Sunroof 1,287     793
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056    
Sport Package       1,103
FWD       0
Options (change) 4,165 1,475 375 2,130
Options (change) 3,939 1,356 300 1,896
Destination 770 770 770 795
Total Price $23,660 $25,690 $25,950 $23,190
Total Invoice $22,686 $24,633 $24,883 $21,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $303
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelJettaJettaJettaMatrix
TrimSESELSEL PremiumS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,660$25,690$25,950$23,190
Adjustments for Features-1,620-2,945-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,040$22,745$23,005$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$965$0
Total Invoice$22,686$24,633$24,883$21,436
Adjustments for Features-1,553-2,824-2,8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,133$21,809$22,059$21,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$676$926$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelJettaJettaJettaMatrix
TrimSESELSEL PremiumS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,615$3,940$3,940$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$2,945$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,553-2,824-2,8240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122013
ModelJettaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in102.4 in
Length182.2 in171.9 in
Width70.0 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.561.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested71544%

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%

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