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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Navigation system 1,520 1,300      
Cruise control 250        
215/45WR17 880        
Sport Package 270        
Sunroof 890 890      
Stability control 250        
Navigation Package     1,850    
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
AC power outlet     415 415 415
Navigation system 1,281 1,105      
Cruise control 200        
215/45WR17 704        
Sport Package 216        
Sunroof 712 712      
Stability control 215        
Navigation Package     1,600    
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
AC power outlet     311 311 311
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 2,646 796 796
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 2,158 558 558
Destination 720 720 850 850 850
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $31,591 $31,741 $34,741
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $29,321 $29,552 $32,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,152
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,140$23,670$31,591$31,741$34,741
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,890-7,890-8,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$23,701$23,851$26,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$29,321$29,552$32,335
Adjustments for Features0-182-7,323-7,346-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$21,998$22,206$24,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0$208$2,807

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio  $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $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
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,725$1,925$9,615$9,615$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,890$7,890$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-7,323-7,346-7,530

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.9 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height61.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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