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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: $23,760

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212009
ModelForesterMatrix
TrimPremiumS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,795 $18,360
Cargo cover 172  
Fog lights 382  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Sport Package   270
Stability control   250
Sunroof   890
215/45WR17   880
AWD   1,990
All-Weather Guard Package   150
Cruise control   250
Cargo cover 111  
Fog lights 286  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Sport Package   216
Stability control   215
Sunroof   712
215/45WR17   704
AWD   1,835
All-Weather Guard Package   125
Cruise control   200
Options (change) 799 4,680
Options (change) 555 4,007
Destination 1,050 720
Total Price $29,644 $23,760

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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: $2,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,107
Model Year20212009
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$29,644$23,760
Adjustments for Features-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,189$23,760

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20212009
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
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$7,200$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1870

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20212009
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-speed automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-Weather Guard Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heavy-duty heater0No
Rear heat ducts50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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