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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $13,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $12,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimSELimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $19,250
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $17,420
3.5L V6 1,155    
Cargo net 49 49  
Side curtain airbags     645
Sunroof     750
3.5L V6 1,054    
Cargo net 34 34  
Side curtain airbags     555
Sunroof     600
Options (change) 1,204 49 1,395
Options (change) 1,088 34 1,155
Destination 810 810 580
Total Price $34,709 $36,454 $21,225
Total Invoice $31,749 $33,342 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,049
Model Year201120112006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimSELimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$34,709$36,454$21,225
Adjustments for Features-7,155-8,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,554$28,324$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0
Total Invoice$31,749$33,342$19,155
Adjustments for Features-6,545-7,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,204$25,906$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$702$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201120112006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimSELimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,200$9,175$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,155$8,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,545-7,4360

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112006
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 Weight4,045 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%

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