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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,990 $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $15,373 $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Extra Value Package 2 880        
Side curtain airbags 645        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300        
Stability control 650        
4-speed automatic 830        
Plus Package   100      
All Weather Package   500      
Cargo net   48 48 48 48
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100      
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368 368  
Extra Value Package 2 792        
Side curtain airbags 555        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258        
Stability control 559        
4-speed automatic 753        
Plus Package   99      
All Weather Package   417      
Cargo net   31 31 31 31
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65      
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276 276  
Options (change) 3,305 1,282 582 582 214
Options (change) 2,917 996 415 415 139
Destination 660 795 795 795 795
Total Price $20,955 $26,372 $28,372 $29,772 $31,004
Total Invoice $18,950 $24,661 $26,516 $27,796 $29,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,318
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,955$26,372$28,372$29,772$31,004
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-5,615-6,515-6,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$22,947$22,757$23,257$24,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$18,950$24,661$26,516$27,796$29,018
Adjustments for Features0-3,203-5,248-6,083-6,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$21,458$21,268$21,713$22,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$445$1,489

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,350$5,775$7,965$8,865$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$5,615$6,515$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,203-5,248-6,083-6,261

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length171.3 in169.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height61.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft368.3 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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