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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: $21,695

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,454

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092007
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $28,195 $16,890
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $26,409 $15,283
Premium Package 2,500      
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367 367    
Cargo net 46 46 46  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98      
Fog lights 374      
Extra Value Package 1       270
Antilock brakes (ABS)       390
Side curtain airbags       645
Alloy wheels       410
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
CD changer, in-dash       240
Sunroof       750
Premium Package 2,258      
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Cargo net 30 30 30  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64      
Fog lights 243      
Extra Value Package 1       243
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335
Side curtain airbags       555
Alloy wheels       328
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       751
CD changer, in-dash       180
Sunroof       600
Options (change) 3,551 579 212 4,185
Options (change) 2,978 413 138 3,551
Destination 695 695 695 620
Total Price $24,241 $27,269 $29,102 $21,695
Total Invoice $22,611 $25,438 $27,242 $19,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $839
Model Year2009200920092007
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,241$27,269$29,102$21,695
Adjustments for Features-2,175-5,515-5,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,066$21,754$23,427$21,695
Cost Above Minimum$312$0$1,673$0
Total Invoice$22,611$25,438$27,242$19,454
Adjustments for Features-2,029-5,145-5,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,582$20,293$21,930$19,454
Cost Above Minimum$289$0$1,637$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2009200920092007
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo tray $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$8,040$8,200$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$5,515$5,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,029-5,145-5,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092007
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 Weight3,251 lb.2,680 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested35013%
Total Not Requested230087%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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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