Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2008 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,913

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,990 $24,595 $28,495 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $15,373 $23,203 $26,690 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Extra Value Package 2 880          
Side curtain airbags 645          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300          
Stability control 650          
4-speed automatic 830          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   53        
Cargo net   90 90 90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386 386      
AC power outlet   415 415 415 415 415
Extra Value Package 2 792          
Side curtain airbags 555          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258          
Stability control 559          
4-speed automatic 753          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   34        
Cargo net   58 58 58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289 289      
AC power outlet   311 311 311 311 311
Options (change) 3,305 1,126 1,073 687 687 687
Options (change) 2,917 810 776 487 487 487
Destination 660 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $20,955 $26,571 $30,418 $29,632 $31,632 $34,632
Total Invoice $18,950 $24,863 $28,316 $27,650 $29,481 $32,264

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Matrix dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,061
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,955$26,571$30,418$29,632$31,632$34,632
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-5,825-7,115-8,065-8,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$22,946$24,593$22,517$23,567$26,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$2,076$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$18,950$24,863$28,316$27,650$29,481$32,264
Adjustments for Features0-3,392-5,422-6,639-7,517-7,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$21,471$22,894$21,011$21,964$24,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$1,883$0$953$3,553

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Traction control $100$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$25
Roof rails $250$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     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$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$50
Floor mats $75$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,450$6,075$8,275$9,565$10,515$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$5,825$7,115$8,065$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,392-5,422-6,639-7,517-7,700

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
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 Weight2,680 lb.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft374.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.