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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: $1,163

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $19,565
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $18,097
Premium Package 1,500       1,410
Rear spoiler 353 353   353  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445  
Sport Package         1,240
Premium Package 1,338       1,255
Rear spoiler 230 230   230  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334  
Sport Package         1,103
Options (change) 2,298 798 445 798 2,650
Options (change) 1,902 564 334 564 2,358
Destination 645 645 645 645 760
Total Price $24,138 $28,138 $28,085 $29,338 $22,975
Total Invoice $22,562 $26,139 $26,276 $27,325 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,247
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,138$28,138$28,085$29,338$22,975
Adjustments for Features-2,775-4,765-2,400-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,363$23,373$25,685$25,438$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,322$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,562$26,139$26,276$27,325$21,215
Adjustments for Features-2,594-4,426-2,245-3,6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,968$21,713$24,031$23,693$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$4,063$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedS
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Temporary spare tire    $150
Traction control    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
USB port    $25
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 $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75  
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   
Total Value of Features$5,825$7,815$5,450$6,950$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$4,765$2,400$3,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,594-4,426-2,245-3,6320

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082011
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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested62518%
Total Not Requested290082%

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 radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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