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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: $22,870

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $14,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,630

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $13,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrixMatrix
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,040 $39,640 $42,130 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $32,905 $36,191 $38,465 $16,798 $18,994
Sport Package       0  
Stability control       250  
Navigation system       1,520 1,300
Cruise control       250  
Sunroof       890 890
215/45WR17       880  
FWD       0  
Sport Package       0  
Stability control       215  
Navigation system       1,281 1,105
Cruise control       200  
Sunroof       712 712
215/45WR17       704  
FWD       0  
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,790 2,190
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,112 1,817
Destination 860 860 860 720 720
Total Price $36,900 $40,500 $42,990 $22,870 $23,670
Total Invoice $33,765 $37,051 $39,325 $20,630 $21,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,673
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrixMatrix
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$36,900$40,500$42,990$22,870$23,670
Adjustments for Features-8,155-9,930-11,9800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,745$30,570$31,010$22,870$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,265$0$600
Total Invoice$33,765$37,051$39,325$20,630$21,531
Adjustments for Features-7,462-9,084-10,9590-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,303$27,967$28,366$20,630$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,664$2,063$0$719

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrixMatrix
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Intercom$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
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 recliner, third row seats$125$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$10,250$12,025$14,075$2,095$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,155$9,930$11,980$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,462-9,084-10,9590-182

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20142009
ModelHighlanderMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in102.4 in
Length191.1 in171.9 in
Width75.8 in69.5 in
Height68.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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