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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: $20,215

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,232

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,144

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $16,890
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $15,283
Cargo net 46 46 46 46  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 353  
Alloy wheels 659       410
CD changer, in-dash 527       240
Extra Value Package 1         270
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390
Sunroof         750
Cargo net 30 30 30 30  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 230  
Alloy wheels 495       328
CD changer, in-dash 395       180
Extra Value Package 1         243
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335
Sunroof         600
Options (change) 1,627 441 399 399 2,705
Options (change) 1,178 288 260 260 2,241
Destination 625 625 625 625 620
Total Price $23,447 $27,761 $27,019 $28,919 $20,215
Total Invoice $21,818 $25,843 $25,265 $27,001 $18,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,463
Model Year20072007200720072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,447$27,761$27,019$28,919$20,215
Adjustments for Features-950-5,625-3,100-4,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,497$22,136$23,919$24,344$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$361$0$1,783$2,208$0
Total Invoice$21,818$25,843$25,265$27,001$18,144
Adjustments for Features-884-5,236-2,899-4,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,934$20,607$22,366$22,729$18,144
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$1,759$2,122$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20072007200720072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass $0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$2,750$7,425$4,900$6,375$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$5,625$3,100$4,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-884-5,236-2,899-4,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20072007
ModelForesterMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in171.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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