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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,735

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $3,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelMatrixForesterForester
TrimXRS2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $21,195 $21,695
Base Invoice $17,420 $20,015 $20,475
Side curtain airbags 645    
CD changer, in-dash 240 527  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42
Cargo net   46 46
Rear spoiler   353 353
Alloy wheels   659 659
Side curtain airbags 555    
CD changer, in-dash 180 395  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28
Cargo net   30 30
Rear spoiler   230 230
Alloy wheels   495 495
Options (change) 885 1,627 1,100
Options (change) 735 1,178 783
Destination 580 625 625
Total Price $20,715 $23,447 $23,420
Total Invoice $18,735 $21,818 $21,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,583
Model Year200620072007
ModelMatrixForesterForester
TrimXRS2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4173hp H4173hp H4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,715$23,447$23,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,715$21,897$21,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$152$0
Total Invoice$18,735$21,818$21,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,442-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,735$20,376$20,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$58$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620072007
ModelMatrixForesterForester
TrimXRS2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,150$2,700$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,442-1,565

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062007
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.3,165 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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