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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: $25,125

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelForesterMatrix
TrimPremiumS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,395 $19,565
Fog lights 382  
Cargo cover 172  
Sport Package   1,240
Premium Package   1,410
AWD   2,150
Fog lights 286  
Cargo cover 111  
Sport Package   1,103
Premium Package   1,255
AWD   1,990
Options (change) 554 4,800
Options (change) 397 4,348
Destination 1,010 760
Total Price $28,959 $25,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,933
Model Year20202012
ModelForesterMatrix
TrimPremiumS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,959$25,125
Adjustments for Features-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,179$25,125

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterMatrix
TrimPremiumS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,525$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1350

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in102.4 in
Length182.1 in171.9 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height67.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,360 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-speed automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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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