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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: $22,160

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,008

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102007200720072007
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,028 $19,141 $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116
Sunroof 890 890        
215/45WR17 880          
CD changer, in-dash 420 200        
Cruise control 250          
Rear spoiler 200   353 353 353 353
Sport Package 160          
Premium Package     2,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183   183 183
Sunroof 712 712        
215/45WR17 704          
CD changer, in-dash 326 150        
Cruise control 200          
Rear spoiler 160   230 230 230 230
Sport Package 128          
Premium Package     2,256      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119   119 119
Options (change) 2,800 1,090 3,036 353 536 536
Options (change) 2,230 862 2,605 230 349 349
Destination 750 750 625 625 625 625
Total Price $22,160 $22,760 $24,856 $27,673 $27,156 $29,056
Total Invoice $20,008 $20,753 $23,245 $25,785 $25,354 $27,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $946
Model Year201020102007200720072007
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,160$22,760$24,856$27,673$27,156$29,056
Adjustments for Features00-2,450-4,350-2,000-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,160$22,760$22,406$23,323$25,156$25,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$917$2,750$3,175
Total Invoice$20,008$20,753$23,245$25,785$25,354$27,090
Adjustments for Features00-2,291-4,053-1,867-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,008$20,753$20,954$21,732$23,487$23,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$778$2,533$2,896

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102007200720072007
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Stability control$400$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Traction control$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300 $300
Roof rails    $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$2,825$2,825$5,275$7,175$4,825$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,450$4,350$2,000$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,291-4,053-1,867-3,240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in99.4 in
Length171.9 in176.6 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height61.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested95027%
Total Not Requested257573%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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