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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: $19,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,818

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $4,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007200720072007
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,990 $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $15,373 $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116
Extra Value Package 2 880        
Side curtain airbags 645        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300        
CD changer, in-dash 240 527      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42    
Cargo net   46 46 46 46
Rear spoiler   353 353 353 353
Alloy wheels   659      
Extra Value Package 2 792        
Side curtain airbags 555        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258        
CD changer, in-dash 180 395      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28    
Cargo net   30 30 30 30
Rear spoiler   230 230 230 230
Alloy wheels   495      
Options (change) 2,065 1,627 441 399 399
Options (change) 1,785 1,178 288 260 260
Destination 660 625 625 625 625
Total Price $19,715 $23,447 $27,761 $27,019 $28,919
Total Invoice $17,818 $21,818 $25,843 $25,265 $27,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,789
Model Year20082007200720072007
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$19,715$23,447$27,761$27,019$28,919
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,625-3,100-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,715$22,497$22,136$23,919$24,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$0$1,783$2,208
Total Invoice$17,818$21,818$25,843$25,265$27,001
Adjustments for Features0-884-5,236-2,899-4,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,818$20,934$20,607$22,366$22,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$327$0$1,759$2,122

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007200720072007
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic  $800  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags$350    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200  
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,750$7,425$4,900$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,625$3,100$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884-5,236-2,899-4,272

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
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 Weight2,680 lb.3,166 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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