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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $12,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $11,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $38,140 $43,795 $16,990
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $35,090 $40,073 $15,373
Cargo net 49 49 49 49  
Extra Value Package 2         880
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300
Stability control         650
4-speed automatic         830
Cargo net 34 34 34 34  
Extra Value Package 2         792
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258
Stability control         559
4-speed automatic         753
Options (change) 49 49 49 49 3,305
Options (change) 34 34 34 34 2,917
Destination 810 810 810 810 660
Total Price $33,554 $36,454 $38,999 $44,654 $20,955
Total Invoice $30,695 $33,342 $35,934 $40,917 $18,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,803
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H126hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$33,554$36,454$38,999$44,654$20,955
Adjustments for Features-6,495-7,470-5,370-9,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,059$28,984$33,629$35,509$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,570$8,450$0
Total Invoice$30,695$33,342$35,934$40,917$18,950
Adjustments for Features-5,942-6,832-4,948-8,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,753$26,510$30,986$32,537$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,757$6,233$7,784$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate$350$350 $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 $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$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 cover$75$75  $75
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0 $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $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$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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$100 
Stain-resistant fabric  $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$9,390$10,365$8,265$12,040$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,495$7,470$5,370$9,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,942-6,832-4,948-8,3800

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,947 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%
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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