Honda Civic vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison
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For the Honda Civic vs. Toyota Matrix price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Civic vs. Matrix Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Civic and Matrix will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Honda Civic EX-L's price is $540 lower than the Toyota Matrix S's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Toyota Matrix
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 540 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 33 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Civic | Matrix | Matrix |
| Trim | EX-L | S | XRS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 140hp I4 | 158hp I4 | 158hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/36 MPG | 21/29 MPG | 21/29 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 160, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 215/45-17 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | 24,725 | 24,090 | 25,050 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,175 | 0 | -200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 23,550 | 24,090 | 24,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 760 |
| Total Invoice | 22,816 | 21,765 | 22,797 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,084 | 0 | -182 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 21,732 | 21,765 | 22,615 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 850 |
Invoice Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Toyota Matrix
Price Comparison (MSRP): Honda Civic vs. Toyota MatrixThe 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Toyota Matrix S | |||
| Difference: 635 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Matrix S | |||
| Difference: 1,051 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Civic | Matrix | Matrix |
| Trim | EX-L | S | XRS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | 21,955 | 18,610 | 20,920 |
| Base Invoice | 20,212 | 17,028 | 19,141 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 1,520 | 1,300 |
| Cruise control | 250 | ||
| 215/45WR17 | 880 | ||
| Sunroof | 890 | 890 | |
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,190 | 1,190 | |
| FWD | 0 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,281 | ||
| Cruise control | 200 | ||
| 215/45WR17 | 704 | ||
| Sunroof | 712 | ||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,090 | ||
| FWD | 0 | ||
| Total options | 2,000 | 4,730 | 3,380 |
| Total options | 1,834 | 3,987 | 2,906 |
| Destination | 770 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | 24,725 | 24,090 | 25,050 |
| Total Invoice | 22,816 | 21,765 | 22,797 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Honda Civic
| Price of the Honda Civic: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | While not the bargain they once were, Honda still offers good value for the money. Maintenance costs are relatively low as well. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | honda lease rate is very good |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | I got good interest rates from Honda. They also paid off the remainder of my lease on my Ford Ranger so I could trade it in 2 months early. There are also many options available on a lease. Overall it was cheaper than a similar Toyota Corolla. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD | It is the "fastest" car under $20k and very fun to drive for the price. You do not feel like you are driving an "economy" car. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Not expensive for what you get. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD | Overall total cost of ownership was far less than other sporty models, to the tune of over $1200/year, before even considering the lower price and less depreciation. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | My Civic was reasonably priced and monthly payments are easy on the budget. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Cheap. Got it used from dealer for 16,000 w/only 3,000 miles on it. |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Lots of bang for what we paid. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | This car was within my price range for monthly payments. |
| Price of the Honda Civic: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | A comparable Civic is about $5,000 more than the Forte. Interest rates for 5 year plans were also higher. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | good sales people but not much in the way of discounts or coming off the sticker or dealing ,at sticker they make at least 1500 per car and they dont really want to deal any off the sticker and say they will sell eventually |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | too expensive |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | You can expect to pay somewhat of a premium for the name, compared to other cars of similar features/economy. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | price of 20 k Euro a little too high |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | to expensive at 20,200 Euros |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Too pricey for what you get. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Civic is a good vehicle overall, but Honda name commands a higher price with few cutting edge features by comparison to usual (Toyota/ VW /Mazda) and not so common (Hyundai / Kia / Pontiac) rivals. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | In order to get the features that were comparable to the Elantra I had to at least get the LX model. It would have cost me close to $5,000-7,000 more to get an LX civic coupe versus the final cost of my Elantra. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | It costs more, with less to offer, than the Scion tC ... unless you can haggle them down on the price. And good luck with that at a Honda dealer. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Price was non-negotiable in 2006 it should be better in the current economy. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Have a high resale value, so it might not be on the top of the list when buying used. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD | Do not buy a hybrid if you want to save money. It will cost you more than an LX Civic, even in the long run. |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | No room for bargaining, and the car was $4000 more than the Protege. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD | too high |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Toyota Matrix
| Price of the Toyota Matrix: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Toyota Matrix
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Civic | Matrix | Matrix |
| Trim | EX-L | S | XRS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| iPod integration | $150 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated front seats | $300 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,050 | $1,875 | $2,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,175 | $0 | $200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,084 | 0 | -182 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Toyota Matrix
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Model | Civic | Matrix |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in |
| Length | 176.7 in | 171.9 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 61.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,690 lb. | 3,140 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.4 in | 52.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.0 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 61.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
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| 215/45WR17 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45WR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
Option Package Details
XRS
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Honda Civic Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Honda Civic: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Most cars look good in the showroom. It is over time that the differences in quality are exposed nakedly and beyond dispute. Personal experience and empirical evidence demonstrate the Civic will be squeak and groan free 5 and 10 years down the line. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Every surface mates great - inside and out. A little too much flat plastic inside (Mazdaspeed3 is so much better use of plastic). |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Fit and finish in the interior is most noticeable, although many new cars look good; panel gaps are very precise. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
For this class of car the interior is nice, although not plush. The seats are generally firm and supportive. This car has a rigid, quality feel, and the body panels are tight. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
typical honda... |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Nothing in this car feels low rent to me. All the panels line up nicely and fit together seemlessly. The switches and nobs dont "click clack" when pressed or spun and dont rattle around in their spaces but have a nice heavy feel. The cloth is soft. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Civics are tight and solid as the day I bought them even at 12 years and 200K mi on my 93, and 45K on the 05. Like new. |
| 2004 | 2dr Coupe 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The car was well built and they paid attention to detail. It is almost unpleasant to drive other cars because mine is so well designed. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD |
Clean design, nice fit and finish, nothing flashy. |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Few or no flaws in materials and design. No corrective work needed. |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
panels fit closely together. no sharp edges. well thought out engineering of placement of parts. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Parts fit well, very few mechanical failures over 170,000 miles |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car is made very nice. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Honda Civic: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
cheap plastic |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Small items throughout the interior have fallen apart. Rear luggage hooks, handbrake cover, auxiliary input jack, and sun-visors have all failed or are in-process. Center brake-light has also failed. Paint is thin, chips easily, and has degraded quickly. 4.5 years in to ownership the atomic blue paint is in far worse condition than our 11 year old Ford Explorer. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
see above |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
no leather choice, only black color |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Two recalls- brake light switch from too much steering grease and rear wheel bearing from torn seal from factory! |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ugly plastic, though very durable, looks cheap, chrome highlights that reflect sun into eyes. |
| 2006 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Poor materials used and car creaked and rattle every bump in the road. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Matrix Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Toyota Matrix: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Solid. Good workmanship. I also like the plastic floor in the cargo area, which is easy to clean after transporting a muddy dog. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Feels solid and of a high quality |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Toyota Matrix: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Uninspired and the options when going from S to the XRS only seemed to focus on the musical components and tire profiles. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
rattles, from the first day. quality of workmanship and assembly was so poor. car was vibrating on idle like an old tractor. tried to fix the rattles - it was impossible. the dealer was useless and helpless as well. miserable car. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
low quality plastics. rattles from the first day of ownership. low quality material of steering wheel - becomes very cold during the winter. low quality fabric on chairs. very cheap and unsuitable OEM tires. car is shaking on neutral like crazy. :-( |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cheap paint chips way too easy on front bumper and hood. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 173-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rattles galore on the interior. Car body was assembled incorrectly and resulted in a rubbing noise that required Toyota to cut out and replace entire A pillar from roof to rocker panel. Got rid of the car after as the warranty expired due to this issue. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The interior is lined by a softish plastic; easily scored, marred, and scratched. However, for the cheap material, the trim and fit is tight. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
it was sloppily put together at the factory and was never a pleasant car to be in. Chrome bits on the dash were blinding. |
