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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $6,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $19,250
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $17,420
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650 645
3.3L V6 1,060      
Fog lights 110      
Alloy wheels 520      
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Rear spoiler 200 200    
Sunroof 900 900   750
Value Package     560  
CD changer, in-dash       240
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559 555
3.3L V6 944      
Fog lights 88      
Alloy wheels 416      
Cargo net 34 34 34  
Rear spoiler 160 160    
Sunroof 720 720   600
Value Package     504  
CD changer, in-dash       180
Options (change) 3,519 1,829 1,259 1,635
Options (change) 2,945 1,497 1,097 1,335
Destination 605 605 605 580
Total Price $28,654 $30,199 $32,324 $21,465
Total Invoice $25,381 $26,812 $28,810 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,646
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,654$30,199$32,324$21,465
Adjustments for Features-1,580-2,205-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,074$27,994$27,719$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$645$0
Total Invoice$25,381$26,812$28,810$19,335
Adjustments for Features-1,400-1,958-4,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,981$24,854$24,706$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$873$725$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,550$5,950$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$2,205$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,400-1,958-4,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006
ModelHighlanderMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in102.4 in
Length184.6 in171.3 in
Width71.9 in69.9 in
Height67.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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