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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison

Toyota Matrix vs Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison:
Toyota Matrix vs Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Matrix vs. Passat Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Matrix and Passat will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Toyota Matrix S's price is $1,135 lower than the Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Matrix vs. Passat Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Toyota Matrix S, the Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE includes additional features worth $1470. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1470 adjustment for the Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE's additional features, the Toyota Matrix S is $1,135 less than the Toyota Matrix S.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,920
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassat
TrimS2.5L SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 680, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price24,16526,77029,54031,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,470-2,770-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price24,16525,30026,77026,320
Cost Above Minimum001,4701,020
Total Invoice22,31725,64528,30029,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,408-2,654-4,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice22,31724,23725,64625,218
Cost Above Minimum001,409981

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Invoice Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Price Comparison (MSRP): Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Toyota Matrix S
Difference: 2,605
Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
Difference: 3,328
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassat
TrimS2.5L SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price19,56523,72528,39529,895
Base Invoice18,09722,75227,23028,670
Premium Package1,410   
Sport Package1,240   
5-speed shiftable automatic1,190   
FWD0   
Rear spoiler 375375375
Sunroof 800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Premium Package 0  
Sport Package 0  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
FWD 0  
Rear spoiler 300  
Sunroof 767  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Total options3,8402,275375375
Total options3,4602,123300300
Destination760770770770
Total Price24,16526,77029,54031,040
Total Invoice22,31725,64528,30029,740

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMatrixPassatPassatPassat
TrimS2.5L SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
iPod integration$150 $150$150
Media drive, large  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear wiper$175   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information  $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights   $25
Fog lights$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer $150$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
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suede-like inserts in leather seats   $0
Vinyl upholstery $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,020$3,490$4,790$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470$2,770$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,408-2,654-4,522

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelMatrixPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length171.9 in191.6 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height61.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
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Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Front air dam (optional)0No
Rear underbody spoiler or diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Toyota Matrix

Price of the Toyota Matrix: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Hatch 123-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 The Matrix price represents good value for the features and quality.
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Lease payments were very low.
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 In the summer of 2007, I bought this car from a Lincoln-Mercury dealership that had taken it in trade - for $8,995. The car was (and still is) in excellent condition.
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 It was pretty cheap to buy - $8000.
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Climate control & stereo system in base model. Rear wipers and defrost should be standard. Rear window becomes translucent with heavy rain or snow, which can be cleared easily by 1-3 wiper cycles.
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The Matrix was an affordable car. At the time, there were very few options under $20k that met all our needs.
Price of the Toyota Matrix: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Price was $3000 more than the Elantra after the options were added.
2009 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Price was a little higher than I wanted but i guess you pay more for quality.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Volkswagen Passat

Price of the Volkswagen Passat: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 You get a full size class interior and quality materials at a reasonable (for european vehicle) price.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 You get(LUXE) MUCH more for the same as a base A4. VW also has incentives rarely matched.
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Found price to be $3000 to $4000 less than comparable wagon with comparable room.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 lease payments are low
2007 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 optimal price/features ratio
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 This car was three years old. It was near the cutoff mileage where VW’s CPO would not cover the car. And it was priced to sell at 3K less than similar cars on the lot. If it had not sold that week it would have been sent to auction.
Price of the Volkswagen Passat: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 too expensive
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Passat is a little more expensive than other cars.
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 My turbo four cost $26,000 with just rear side air bags, heated seats and floor mats as options. About $3500 over a similar Camry and Honda four.
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Price is higher than a comparable Japanese car like an Accord or Camry, although the Passat does pack way more features and the base Passat is much better equipped than the base Accord or Camry.
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 4 motion is very $$$
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price a little on the high side becasue dealer does not compete in the Canadian market, it was sort of buy it or leave it. No incentaives like the US.
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 so many options that add to sticker price
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Passats just got too expensive for the common folk Handling was good but everything else was a joke.
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The Passat is more expensive than other cars when new but you are paying for quality.

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