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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: $8,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,350    
Cruise control 250        
215/45WR17 880        
Sport Package 270        
Sunroof 890 890      
Stability control 250        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,156    
Cruise control 200        
215/45WR17 704        
Sport Package 216        
Sunroof 712 712      
Stability control 215        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 1,595 245 245
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 1,314 158 158
Destination 720 720 915 915 915
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $31,905 $34,250 $37,250
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $29,734 $31,960 $34,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $485
Model Year20092009201820182018
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$31,905$34,250$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-200-8,370-12,430-12,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$23,535$21,820$24,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$29,734$31,960$34,748
Adjustments for Features0-182-7,800-11,599-11,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$21,934$20,361$22,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$1,573$0$2,512

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009201820182018
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 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
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$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
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$1,395$1,595$9,765$13,825$14,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$8,370$12,430$12,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-7,800-11,599-11,875

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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