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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $457

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $19,565
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $18,097
Alloy wheels 659      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
Alloy wheels 495      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 1,012 353 353 2,650
Options (change) 725 230 230 2,358
Destination 625 625 625 760
Total Price $23,432 $27,873 $28,873 $22,975
Total Invoice $21,802 $25,856 $26,860 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $558
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,432$27,873$28,873$22,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,775-3,750-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,432$23,098$25,123$22,600
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,025$0
Total Invoice$21,802$25,856$26,860$21,215
Adjustments for Features0-4,429-3,489-346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,802$21,427$23,371$20,869
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$1,944$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic $800  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $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 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $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  
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,675$6,650$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775$3,750$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,429-3,489-346

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062011
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
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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