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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: $12,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $11,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $40,170 $46,370 $19,565
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $36,956 $42,428 $18,097
Sport Package         1,240
Premium Package         1,410
Sport Package         1,103
Premium Package         1,255
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,358
Destination 845 845 845 845 760
Total Price $35,405 $38,795 $41,015 $47,215 $22,975
Total Invoice $32,398 $35,494 $37,801 $43,273 $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: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,354
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,405$38,795$41,015$47,215$22,975
Adjustments for Features-6,370-8,320-6,145-10,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,035$30,475$34,870$37,045$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$5,835$8,010$0
Total Invoice$32,398$35,494$37,801$43,273$21,215
Adjustments for Features-5,829-7,612-5,663-9,3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,569$27,882$32,138$33,952$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,313$5,569$7,383$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$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$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 cover$75$75  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $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$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
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 $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$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 
Stain-resistant fabric  $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$8,440$10,390$8,215$12,240$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,370$8,320$6,145$10,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,829-7,612-5,663-9,3210

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,947 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 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 link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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