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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,676

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $16,798 $18,994
Premium Package 2,350        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183    
Rear spoiler 353 353 353    
215/45WR17       880  
Sport Package       270  
Sunroof       890 890
CD changer, in-dash       420 200
Cruise control       250  
Premium Package 2,117        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119    
Rear spoiler 230 230 230    
215/45WR17       704  
Sport Package       216  
Sunroof       712 712
CD changer, in-dash       326 150
Cruise control       200  
Options (change) 2,886 353 536 2,710 1,090
Options (change) 2,466 230 349 2,158 862
Destination 625 625 625 720 720
Total Price $25,306 $27,873 $29,056 $21,790 $22,570
Total Invoice $23,543 $25,856 $26,979 $19,676 $20,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,029
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,306$27,873$29,056$21,790$22,570
Adjustments for Features-3,050-4,950-4,0750-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,256$22,923$24,981$21,790$21,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$2,725$0$80
Total Invoice$23,543$25,856$26,979$19,676$20,576
Adjustments for Features-2,838-4,592-3,7840-638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,705$21,264$23,195$19,676$19,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$2,490$0$262

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control    $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,350$7,250$6,375$2,300$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$4,950$4,075$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,838-4,592-3,7840-638

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in171.9 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height65.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested85025%
Total Not Requested257575%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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