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Toyota Matrix vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $12,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $11,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMatrixTLTL
TrimSBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $18,097 $30,991 $35,117
Premium Package 1,410    
Premium Package 1,255    
Options (change) 1,410 0 0
Options (change) 1,255 0 0
Destination 760 715 715
Total Price $21,735 $34,440 $38,940
Total Invoice $20,112 $31,706 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,544
Model Year201220082008
ModelMatrixTLTL
TrimSBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$21,735$34,440$38,940
Adjustments for Features0-5,485-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,735$28,955$32,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,400
Total Invoice$20,112$31,706$35,832
Adjustments for Features0-5,050-6,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,112$26,656$29,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,117

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Acura TL

Model Year201220082008
ModelMatrixTLTL
TrimSBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,045$6,530$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,485$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,050-6,059

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122008
ModelMatrixTL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.9 in
Length171.9 in189.3 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height61.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%

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