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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatMatrix
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995 $16,990
Base Invoice $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601 $15,373
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 100 100  
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Extra Value Package 2         880
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300
Stability control         650
4-speed automatic         830
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 80 80  
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Extra Value Package 2         792
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258
Stability control         559
4-speed automatic         753
Options (change) 2,375 2,375 2,375 2,375 3,305
Options (change) 2,080 2,080 2,080 2,080 2,917
Destination 820 820 820 820 660
Total Price $28,690 $32,490 $34,190 $37,190 $20,955
Total Invoice $27,350 $30,993 $32,624 $35,501 $18,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,970
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatMatrix
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,690$32,490$34,190$37,190$20,955
Adjustments for Features-4,045-7,920-10,170-10,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,645$24,570$24,020$26,920$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$625$550$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$27,350$30,993$32,624$35,501$18,950
Adjustments for Features-3,856-7,555-9,704-9,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,494$23,438$22,920$25,697$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$574$518$0$2,777$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatMatrix
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600 
Cruise control$150   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,115$9,990$12,240$12,340$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,045$7,920$10,170$10,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,856-7,555-9,704-9,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20172008
ModelPassatMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.6 in171.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.953.2 ft3

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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 kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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