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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatMatrix
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $19,565
Base Invoice $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $18,097
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375  
Sport Package           1,240
Premium Package           1,410
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300  
Sport Package           1,103
Premium Package           1,255
Options (change) 375 375 375 375 375 2,650
Options (change) 300 300 300 300 300 2,358
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 760
Total Price $27,475 $28,290 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $22,975
Total Invoice $26,323 $27,105 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,861
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatMatrix
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6S6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,475$28,290$32,985$35,120$37,190$22,975
Adjustments for Features-2,345-1,395-7,010-7,010-7,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,130$26,895$25,975$28,110$30,080$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$845$2,980$4,950$0
Total Invoice$26,323$27,105$31,606$33,654$35,639$21,215
Adjustments for Features-2,247-1,337-6,717-6,717-6,8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,076$25,768$24,889$26,937$28,826$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$813$2,861$4,750$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatMatrix
Trim1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive  $15$15$15 
Navigation system  $600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats  $75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,165$3,215$8,830$8,830$8,930$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$1,395$7,010$7,010$7,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,247-1,337-6,717-6,717-6,8130

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20152012
ModelPassatMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.6 in171.9 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.961.5 ft3

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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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