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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrixMatrix
TrimPremiumSportLimitedTouringXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,395 $28,995 $31,095 $34,595 $16,740 $19,250
Cargo net 68 68 68 68    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55          
Cargo cover 172 172        
Fog lights 382 382        
Extra Value Package 2         880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390  
Side curtain airbags         645 645
Stability control         650  
4-speed automatic         830  
Sunroof           750
Cargo net 44 44 44 44    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35          
Cargo cover 111 111        
Fog lights 286 286        
Extra Value Package 2         792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335  
Side curtain airbags         555 555
Stability control         559  
4-speed automatic         753  
Sunroof           600
Options (change) 677 622 68 68 3,395 1,395
Options (change) 476 441 44 44 2,994 1,155
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 580 580
Total Price $29,082 $30,627 $32,173 $35,673 $20,715 $21,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix XR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,256
Model Year202020202020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrixMatrix
TrimPremiumSportLimitedTouringXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4182hp H4182hp H4126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7A4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,082$30,627$32,173$35,673$20,715$21,225
Adjustments for Features-6,155-7,305-8,795-13,580-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,927$23,322$23,378$22,093$19,815$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$834$1,229$1,285$0$0$1,410

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year202020202020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrixMatrix
TrimPremiumSportLimitedTouringXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic    $800 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25  
PIN Code Access   $10  
Power liftgate  $350$350  
Proximity key   $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Backup collision intervention   $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane sway warning   $25  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector $200$200$200  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo tray  $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
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$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0  
Navigation system   $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Heated mirrors $25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$8,025$9,175$10,665$15,450$2,770$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$7,305$8,795$13,580$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-315-346-288-401-8130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20202006
ModelForesterMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in102.4 in
Length182.1 in171.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height67.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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