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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: $2,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $2,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMatrixForester
TrimXRS2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $21,195
Base Invoice $17,420 $20,015
Side curtain airbags 645  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Sunroof 750  
Premium Package   1,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42
Cargo net   46
Rear spoiler   353
Side curtain airbags 555  
CD changer, in-dash 180  
Sunroof 600  
Premium Package   1,338
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28
Cargo net   30
Rear spoiler   230
Options (change) 1,635 1,941
Options (change) 1,335 1,626
Destination 580 645
Total Price $21,465 $23,781
Total Invoice $19,335 $22,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188
Model Year20062008
ModelMatrixForester
TrimXRS2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,465$23,781
Adjustments for Features0-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$20,431
Total Invoice$19,335$22,286
Adjustments for Features0-3,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$19,147

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelMatrixForester
TrimXRS2.5 X
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
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 
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
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
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-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$1,750$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,139

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Total Requested70020%
Total Not Requested282580%

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