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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $10,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $9,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMatrixForesterForester
TrimXRS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $17,420 $27,424 $32,028
Side curtain airbags 645    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net   90 90
Cargo cover   182 182
Fog lights   386  
AC power outlet   415 415
Side curtain airbags 555    
Sunroof 600    
Cargo net   58 58
Cargo cover   118 118
Fog lights   289  
AC power outlet   311 311
Options (change) 1,395 1,073 687
Options (change) 1,155 776 487
Destination 580 875 875
Total Price $21,225 $31,243 $35,857
Total Invoice $19,155 $29,075 $33,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,029
Model Year200620172017
ModelMatrixForesterForester
TrimXRS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$21,225$31,243$35,857
Adjustments for Features0-7,405-11,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$23,838$24,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$914
Total Invoice$19,155$29,075$33,390
Adjustments for Features0-6,891-10,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$22,184$23,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620172017
ModelMatrixForesterForester
TrimXRS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,470$8,875$12,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,405$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,891-10,341

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft374.7 ft3

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