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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatMatrixMatrix
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $31,650 $34,650 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $25,217 $30,353 $33,230 $16,798 $18,994
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
215/45WR17       880  
Stability control       250  
Sport Package       270  
Navigation system       1,520 1,300
Cruise control       250  
Sunroof       890 890
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
215/45WR17       704  
Stability control       215  
Sport Package       216  
Navigation system       1,281 1,105
Cruise control       200  
Sunroof       712 712
Options (change) 700 375 375 4,060 2,190
Options (change) 570 300 300 3,328 1,817
Destination 850 850 850 720 720
Total Price $27,845 $32,875 $35,875 $23,140 $23,670
Total Invoice $26,637 $31,503 $34,380 $20,846 $21,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatMatrixMatrix
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,845$32,875$35,875$23,140$23,670
Adjustments for Features-4,520-10,195-10,3450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,325$22,680$25,530$23,140$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$2,850$0$330
Total Invoice$26,637$31,503$34,380$20,846$21,531
Adjustments for Features-4,324-9,770-9,9140-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,313$21,733$24,466$20,846$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$2,733$0$503

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatMatrixMatrix
Trim2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start $150$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
Navigation system $600$600$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  
Traffic 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 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,065$11,740$11,890$1,545$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,520$10,195$10,345$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,324-9,770-9,9140-182

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,275 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

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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