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Toyota Matrix vs. Hyundai Tucson Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Toyota Matrix and Hyundai Tucson features right here.

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Hyundai Tucson

  

Model Year 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007
Model Matrix Matrix Tucson Tucson Tucson
Trim Standard XR GLS SE Limited
Engines  
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
139 hp@6100
126 lb-ft@3900
 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>139 hp@6100 <br>126 lb-ft@3900 is a standard feature.  1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>139 hp@6100 <br>126 lb-ft@3900 is a standard feature.      
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
140 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4500
     2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>140 hp@6000 <br>136 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.    
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
       2.7L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>173 hp@6000 <br>178 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.  2.7L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>173 hp@6000 <br>178 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature.    
4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic is an optional feature. 4-speed automatic is an optional feature.      
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     4-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
AWD     AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature.
Tires  
205/55R16 tires 205/55R16 tires is a standard feature. 205/55R16 tires is a standard feature.      
215/50R17 tires   215/50R17 tires is an optional feature.      
215/65R16 tires     215/65R16 tires is a standard feature. 215/65R16 tires is a standard feature. 215/65R16 tires is a standard feature.
235/60R16 tires       235/60R16 tires is a standard feature. 235/60R16 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 4 speakers Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.      
JBL, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)   JBL, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.      
Unbranded, 6 speakers   Unbranded, 6 speakers is an optional feature.      
Unbranded, 80W, 6 speakers     Unbranded, 80W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.    
Unbranded, 140W, 6 speakers     Unbranded, 140W, 6 speakers is an optional feature. Unbranded, 140W, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 140W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)       Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.   AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature.      
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Cruise control Cruise control is an optional feature. Cruise control is an optional feature. Cruise control is an optional feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is an optional feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is an optional feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows   Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is an optional feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.       4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is an optional feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Front side airbags is an optional feature. Front side airbags is an optional feature.      
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is an optional feature. Stability control is an optional feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.      
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.       Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature. Cargo area rails w/tie downs is a standard feature.      
Cargo cover Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature.     Cargo cover is a standard feature.
Cargo mat     Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature.
Cargo net Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature.   Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Liftglass or two-piece tailgateDo not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.   Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature.      
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.       Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Roof rack crossbarsRequires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.       Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature. Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature. Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature.
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Roof railsNo crossbars.       Roof rails is a standard feature. Roof rails is a standard feature. Roof rails is a standard feature.
No crossbars.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.       Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is an optional feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.           Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Heavy-duty heater Heavy-duty heater is an optional feature. Heavy-duty heater is an optional feature.      
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.        
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is an optional feature. Rear heat ducts is an optional feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is an optional feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.     Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Wiper de-icerHeating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.         Wiper de-icer is an optional feature. Wiper de-icer is a standard feature.
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Drivetrain  
Lockable center differentialThe center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.       Lockable center differential is an optional feature. Lockable center differential is an optional feature. Lockable center differential is an optional feature.
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.
Exterior  
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.     Body kit is an optional feature.      
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bodyside claddingProtective cladding extending partly onto the doors.           Bodyside cladding is a standard feature.
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.         Bodyside cladding (gray/black) is a standard feature.  
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows     Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.       Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature.
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature.      
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Skid plate (one)Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.       Skid plate (one) is a standard feature. Skid plate (one) is a standard feature. Skid plate (one) is a standard feature.
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.
Sport front fascia (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Sport front fascia (optional) is an optional feature.      
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) is an optional feature.      
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof   Sunroof is an optional feature.   Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.
Sunroof wind deflector       Sunroof wind deflector is an optional feature. Sunroof wind deflector is an optional feature.
Wheel-lip moldingsExtensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.         Wheel-lip moldings is a standard feature. Wheel-lip moldings is a standard feature.
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.
Infotainment  
Cassette player     Cassette player is an optional feature. Cassette player is a standard feature. Cassette player is a standard feature.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.     CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.   CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature.   CD player is a standard feature.    
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.       MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Automatic-off headlightsHeadlights automatically turn off.       Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature. Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature. Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn off.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is an optional feature.   Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.       Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.         Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.         Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.     Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.     Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.     Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.         Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.    
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.    
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row     Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Floor mats     Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.   Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats       Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.           Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.       Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual recliner, second row seats     Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seatManually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.       Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is an optional feature. Alloy wheels is an optional feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.       Wheel locks is an optional feature. Wheel locks is an optional feature. Wheel locks is an optional feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.

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Option Package Contents

Premium Package

Features
Power front side windows
Power locks
Remote keyless entry

Sport Package

Features
Cruise control
Fog lights
Body kit
Sport front fascia (optional)
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)

Ultimate Package

Features
Cruise control
Cassette player
MP3-compatible player
Unbranded, 140W, 6 speakers

Popular Package

Features
Sunroof
CD changer, in-dash
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)

Popular Package

Features
Sunroof
CD changer, in-dash
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Toyota Matrix

2008 Toyota Matrix Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Good choice of options. LOTS of storage compartments for odd bits and pieces. I particularly like the adjustable HEIGHT drivers seat. see full Toyota Matrix review
2008 Toyota Matrix Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Everything was an option! No power windows, no keyless entry, no rear disc brakes, no alloy wheels, etc!!!! see full Toyota Matrix review
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
A lot of the things on the Rabbit that were standard were considered upgrades for the Matrix. see full Toyota Matrix review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2007 Hyundai Tucson

2007 Hyundai Tucson Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Many nice features for the price. A comparable CR-V or RAV4 was at least $4-5,000 US more expensive. see full Hyundai Tucson review
2006 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Good list of standard features compared to competition see full Hyundai Tucson review