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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: $14,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $13,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $42,680 $19,565
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $38,968 $18,097
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
FWD       0
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
FWD       0
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,358
Destination 885 885 885 760
Total Price $37,475 $41,075 $43,565 $22,975
Total Invoice $34,292 $37,579 $39,853 $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: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,294
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$37,475$41,075$43,565$22,975
Adjustments for Features-8,505-10,280-12,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,970$30,795$31,235$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,265$0
Total Invoice$34,292$37,579$39,853$21,215
Adjustments for Features-7,783-9,405-11,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,509$28,174$28,574$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,665$2,065$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$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
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 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$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
Visor mirror, passenger   $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
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$10,575$12,350$14,400$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,505$10,280$12,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,783-9,405-11,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20152012
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

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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