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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $16,798 $18,994
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 1,520 1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
215/45WR17       880  
Stability control       250  
Sport Package       270  
Sunroof       890 890
Cruise control       250  
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 1,281 1,105
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
215/45WR17       704  
Stability control       215  
Sport Package       216  
Sunroof       712 712
Cruise control       200  
Options (change) 2,519 2,319 1,951 4,060 2,190
Options (change) 2,005 1,839 1,563 3,328 1,817
Destination 725 725 725 720 720
Total Price $29,739 $31,039 $32,671 $23,140 $23,670
Total Invoice $27,544 $28,750 $30,372 $20,846 $21,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $965
Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,739$31,039$32,671$23,140$23,670
Adjustments for Features-6,190-7,090-7,2650-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,549$23,949$25,406$23,140$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$330
Total Invoice$27,544$28,750$30,372$20,846$21,531
Adjustments for Features-5,733-6,567-6,7540-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,811$22,183$23,618$20,846$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$372$1,807$0$503

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112011201120092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
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$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,415$8,315$8,490$1,225$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,190$7,090$7,265$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,733-6,567-6,7540-182

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112009
ModelForesterMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in171.9 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height65.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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