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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,295 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $16,990
Base Invoice $23,848 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $15,373
Cargo cover 182 182 182 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 90 90 90  
AC power outlet 415 415 415 415 415  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 53          
Fog lights 386 386        
Extra Value Package 2           880
Side curtain airbags           645
Antilock brakes (ABS)           300
Stability control           650
4-speed automatic           830
Cargo cover 118 118 118 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 58 58 58  
AC power outlet 311 311 311 311 311  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 34          
Fog lights 289 289        
Extra Value Package 2           792
Side curtain airbags           555
Antilock brakes (ABS)           258
Stability control           559
4-speed automatic           753
Options (change) 1,126 1,073 687 687 687 3,305
Options (change) 810 776 487 487 487 2,917
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 660
Total Price $27,271 $31,118 $30,332 $32,332 $35,332 $20,955
Total Invoice $25,508 $28,958 $28,292 $30,122 $32,906 $18,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,309
Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,271$31,118$30,332$32,332$35,332$20,955
Adjustments for Features-4,050-6,250-7,540-8,500-8,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,221$24,868$22,792$23,832$26,632$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$429$2,076$0$1,040$3,840$0
Total Invoice$25,508$28,958$28,292$30,122$32,906$18,950
Adjustments for Features-3,788-5,816-7,033-7,919-8,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,720$23,142$21,259$22,203$24,803$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$461$1,883$0$944$3,544$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100 
CVT  $1000$1000  
4-speed automatic     $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50
Cargo tray  $40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$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$25 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$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$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$8,700$9,990$10,950$11,150$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$6,250$7,540$8,500$8,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,788-5,816-7,033-7,919-8,1030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in171.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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