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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: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,760 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $16,990
Base Invoice $23,883 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $15,373
Cargo cover 90     90  
CD changer, in-dash 250       240
Sunroof 910 850 850 850  
Extra Value Package 2         880
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300
Stability control         650
4-speed automatic         830
Cargo cover 72     72  
CD changer, in-dash 188       180
Sunroof 728 680 680 680  
Extra Value Package 2         792
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258
Stability control         559
4-speed automatic         753
Options (change) 1,250 850 850 940 3,545
Options (change) 988 680 680 752 3,097
Destination 745 745 745 745 660
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $28,755 $31,005 $34,495 $39,535 $21,195
Total Invoice $25,616 $27,666 $30,706 $35,099 $19,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,136
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H126hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$28,755$31,005$34,495$39,535$21,195
Adjustments for Features-1,515-3,320-6,270-8,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,240$27,685$28,225$31,290$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$985$4,050$0
Total Invoice$25,616$27,666$30,706$35,099$19,130
Adjustments for Features-1,350-2,962-5,581-7,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,266$24,704$25,125$27,779$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$438$859$3,513$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
CVT   $1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate   $350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails $250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer $150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding third row seats  $600$600 
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,805$8,755$10,730$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$3,320$6,270$8,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,350-2,962-5,581-7,3200

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008
ModelHighlanderMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in102.4 in
Length188.4 in171.3 in
Width75.2 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 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%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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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