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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: $6,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimXR2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,990 $25,695 $29,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $15,373 $24,215 $27,607 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
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)   55        
Cargo net   68 68 68 68 68
Cargo cover   172 172      
Fog lights   382 382      
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)   35        
Cargo net   44 44 44 44 44
Cargo cover   111 111      
Fog lights   286 286      
Options (change) 3,305 677 622 68 68 68
Options (change) 2,917 476 441 44 44 44
Destination 660 915 915 915 915 915
Total Price $20,955 $27,287 $31,032 $30,378 $34,073 $37,073
Total Invoice $18,950 $25,606 $28,963 $28,464 $31,846 $34,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,115
Model Year200820182018201820182018
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$27,287$31,032$30,378$34,073$37,073
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-6,430-7,820-12,605-12,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$22,857$24,602$22,558$21,468$24,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,389$3,134$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$18,950$25,606$28,963$28,464$31,846$34,634
Adjustments for Features0-4,157-6,001-7,327-11,781-12,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$21,449$22,962$21,137$20,065$22,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,384$2,897$1,072$0$2,513

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820182018201820182018
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 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
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$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
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
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
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
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$2,520$6,950$8,950$10,340$15,125$15,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$6,430$7,820$12,605$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,157-6,001-7,327-11,781-12,056

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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.3,323 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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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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