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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: $8,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
TrimPremiumSportLimitedTouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,795 $29,395 $31,395 $34,895 $16,990
Cargo cover 172 172      
Cargo net 68 68 68 68  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55        
Fog lights 382 382      
Extra Value Package 2         880
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300
Stability control         650
4-speed automatic         830
Cargo cover 111 111      
Cargo net 44 44 44 44  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35        
Fog lights 286 286      
Extra Value Package 2         792
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258
Stability control         559
4-speed automatic         753
Options (change) 677 622 68 68 3,305
Options (change) 476 441 44 44 2,917
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 660
Total Price $29,522 $31,067 $32,513 $36,013 $20,955

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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: $2,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,242
Model Year20212021202120212008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
TrimPremiumSportLimitedTouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4182hp H4182hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$29,522$31,067$32,513$36,013$20,955
Adjustments for Features-5,280-6,430-7,920-12,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,242$24,637$24,593$23,308$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$934$1,329$1,285$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20212021202120212008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMatrix
TrimPremiumSportLimitedTouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$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 
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
Cargo tray  $40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Sunroof    $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 
USB port$25$25$25$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $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
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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,800$8,950$10,440$15,225$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,280$6,430$7,920$12,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-273-309-266-3860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20212008
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

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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