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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: $25,340

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,424

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $20,265
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $18,745
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650  
AWD w/ third-row seat 3,310      
Fog lights 110      
Sunroof 900 900   890
Alloy wheels 520      
Rear spoiler 200 200    
AWD   1,470 1,400 2,150
Value Package     560  
Sport Package       1,240
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559  
AWD w/ third-row seat 2,946      
Fog lights 88      
Sunroof 720 720   793
Alloy wheels 416      
Rear spoiler 160 160    
AWD   1,308 1,246 1,988
Value Package     504  
Sport Package       1,103
Options (change) 5,780 3,310 2,610 4,280
Options (change) 4,961 2,819 2,309 3,884
Destination 605 605 605 795
Total Price $30,915 $31,680 $33,675 $25,340
Total Invoice $27,397 $28,134 $30,022 $23,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,728
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,915$31,680$33,675$25,340
Adjustments for Features-1,405-730-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,510$30,950$30,595$25,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$1,085$0
Total Invoice$27,397$28,134$30,022$23,424
Adjustments for Features-1,245-648-2,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,152$27,486$27,276$23,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,334$1,124$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620062013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
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 $150 
Rear heater$150 $150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
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 $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 $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 $0
Total Value of Features$5,550$4,875$7,225$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$730$3,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,245-648-2,7460

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062013
ModelHighlanderMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in102.4 in
Length184.6 in171.9 in
Width71.9 in69.5 in
Height67.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,360 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.2 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 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Rear heater150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested130057%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-speed automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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