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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: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $19,565
Base Invoice $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $18,097
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Fog lights 374        
Rear spoiler 368 368 368    
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432  
Sport Package         1,240
Premium Package         1,410
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Fog lights 243        
Rear spoiler 276 276 276    
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324  
Sport Package         1,103
Premium Package         1,255
Options (change) 1,340 966 966 598 2,650
Options (change) 951 708 708 432 2,358
Destination 775 775 775 775 760
Total Price $25,410 $28,336 $29,636 $31,268 $22,975
Total Invoice $23,686 $26,388 $27,577 $29,199 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $628
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,410$28,336$29,636$31,268$22,975
Adjustments for Features-3,325-5,840-6,740-6,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,085$22,496$22,896$24,353$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$811$2,268$0
Total Invoice$23,686$26,388$27,577$29,199$21,215
Adjustments for Features-3,099-5,439-6,272-6,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,587$20,949$21,305$22,742$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$718$2,155$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$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$275 
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$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$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$7,065$7,965$8,140$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$5,840$6,740$6,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,099-5,439-6,272-6,4570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012
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

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 link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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