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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,760 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $19,565
Base Invoice $23,883 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $18,097
Cold Weather Package 60 60      
Cargo cover 90     90  
Sunroof 910 850 850 850  
Satellite radio 449 449 449    
Sport Package         1,240
Premium Package         1,410
Cold Weather Package 48 48      
Cargo cover 72     72  
Sunroof 728 680 680 680  
Satellite radio 359 359 359    
Sport Package         1,103
Premium Package         1,255
Options (change) 1,509 1,359 1,299 940 2,650
Options (change) 1,207 1,087 1,039 752 2,358
Destination 745 745 745 745 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $29,014 $31,514 $34,944 $39,535 $22,975
Total Invoice $25,835 $28,073 $31,065 $35,099 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,991
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5CVTM5
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)245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$29,014$31,514$34,944$39,535$22,975
Adjustments for Features-1,830-3,835-6,735-8,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,184$27,679$28,209$31,025$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$1,025$3,841$0
Total Invoice$25,835$28,073$31,065$35,099$21,215
Adjustments for Features-1,629-3,416-5,987-7,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,206$24,657$25,078$27,544$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$451$872$3,338$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate   $350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $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$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325 
CD player$125   $125
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
USB port    $25
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
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$3,700$5,705$8,605$10,380$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$3,835$6,735$8,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,629-3,416-5,987-7,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082011
ModelHighlanderMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in102.4 in
Length188.4 in171.9 in
Width75.2 in69.5 in
Height68.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 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 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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