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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: $19,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimXLELimitedPlatinumXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,600 $43,650 $46,850 $19,250
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Side curtain airbags       645
Sunroof       750
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Side curtain airbags       555
Sunroof       600
Options (change) 49 49 49 1,395
Options (change) 35 35 35 1,155
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 580
Total Price $40,824 $44,874 $48,074 $21,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix XRS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,301
Model Year2020202020202006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimXLELimitedPlatinumXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20205/55-16
Total Price$40,824$44,874$48,074$21,225
Adjustments for Features-11,955-12,780-14,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,869$32,094$33,919$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,225$5,050$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2020202020202006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMatrix
TrimXLELimitedPlatinumXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$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 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
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$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
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 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$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$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$14,450$15,275$16,650$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,955$12,780$14,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-354-345-3560

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20202006
ModelHighlanderMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in102.4 in
Length194.9 in171.3 in
Width76.0 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 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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