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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: $21,455

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,274

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $4,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $16,890
Base Invoice $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $15,283
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 48  
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
Sunroof         750
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 31  
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
Sunroof         600
Options (change) 1,056 582 582 214 3,945
Options (change) 723 415 415 139 3,371
Destination 775 775 775 775 620
Total Price $25,126 $27,952 $29,252 $30,884 $21,455
Total Invoice $23,458 $26,095 $27,284 $28,906 $19,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,290
Model Year20122012201220122007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,126$27,952$29,252$30,884$21,455
Adjustments for Features-3,100-5,590-6,490-6,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,026$22,362$22,762$24,294$21,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$736$2,268$0
Total Invoice$23,458$26,095$27,284$28,906$19,274
Adjustments for Features-2,894-5,219-6,053-6,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,564$20,876$21,231$22,738$19,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$667$2,174$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012201220122007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
4-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
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 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
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 
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$5,300$7,790$8,690$8,790$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$5,590$6,490$6,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,894-5,219-6,053-6,1680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122007
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
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%
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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