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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: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $19,250
Base Invoice $26,409 $17,420
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 46  
Side curtain airbags   645
CD changer, in-dash   240
Sunroof   750
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 30  
Side curtain airbags   555
CD changer, in-dash   180
Sunroof   600
Options (change) 212 1,635
Options (change) 138 1,335
Destination 695 580
Total Price $29,102 $21,465
Total Invoice $27,242 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,752
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4164hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,102$21,465
Adjustments for Features-6,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,527$21,465
Total Invoice$27,242$19,335
Adjustments for Features-6,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,087$19,335

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 XT LimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,125$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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