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Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $8,254

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $8,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMatrixForester
TrimXRS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,420 $26,005
Side curtain airbags 645  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net   46
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Side curtain airbags 555  
CD changer, in-dash 180  
Sunroof 600  
Cargo net   30
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,635 1,199
Options (change) 1,335 988
Destination 580 625
Total Price $21,465 $29,719
Total Invoice $19,335 $27,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,660
Model Year20062006
ModelMatrixForester
TrimXRS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,465$29,719
Adjustments for Features0-4,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$24,744
Total Invoice$19,335$27,618
Adjustments for Features0-4,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$22,995

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMatrixForester
TrimXRS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,825$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,623

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in99.4 in
Length171.3 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height61.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft357.7 ft3

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