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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: $23,260

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,963

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,028 $19,141 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Cruise control 250        
Sunroof 890 890      
215/45WR17 880        
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,200 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler 200   368 368  
Sport Package 160        
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Cruise control 200        
Sunroof 712 712      
215/45WR17 704        
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,066 888 888
Rear spoiler 160   276 276  
Sport Package 128        
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Options (change) 3,900 2,190 1,919 1,719 1,351
Options (change) 3,185 1,817 1,570 1,392 1,116
Destination 750 750 795 795 795
Total Price $23,260 $23,860 $29,709 $30,909 $32,141
Total Invoice $20,963 $21,708 $27,671 $28,773 $29,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $780
Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,260$23,860$29,709$30,909$32,141
Adjustments for Features00-6,365-7,065-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,260$23,860$23,344$23,844$24,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$27,671$28,773$29,995
Adjustments for Features00-5,928-6,577-6,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$21,743$22,196$23,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$453$1,495

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010201320132013
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
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
Foldaway tray table, second row  $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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $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   
Total Value of Features$1,200$1,200$7,565$8,265$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,365$7,065$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,928-6,577-6,757

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length171.9 in169.5 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height61.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft368.3 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

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