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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: $7,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $6,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,705 $29,260 $33,070 $19,250
Base Invoice $23,134 $26,408 $29,762 $17,420
3.5L V6 1,155      
Cargo cover 90      
CD changer, in-dash 540 320   240
Sunroof 910 850 850 750
Side curtain airbags       645
3.5L V6 1,114      
Cargo cover 72      
CD changer, in-dash 416 240   180
Sunroof 728 680 680 600
Side curtain airbags       555
Options (change) 2,695 1,170 850 1,635
Options (change) 2,330 920 680 1,335
Destination 745 745 745 580
Total Price $29,145 $31,175 $34,665 $21,465
Total Invoice $26,209 $28,073 $31,187 $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: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,671
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$29,145$31,175$34,665$21,465
Adjustments for Features-2,450-4,105-6,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,695$27,070$27,910$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$1,215$0
Total Invoice$26,209$28,073$31,187$19,335
Adjustments for Features-2,203-3,697-6,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,006$24,376$25,110$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$1,104$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimBaseSportLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,910$5,565$8,215$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$4,105$6,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,203-3,697-6,0770

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,979 lb.2,800 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 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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