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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: $7,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,963

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201420142014
ModelMatrixMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimSXRS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $17,028 $19,141 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,100    
Cruise control 250        
215/45WR17 880        
Sunroof 890 890      
Rear spoiler 200        
Sport Package 160        
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198 198
AC power outlet     409 409 409
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 975    
Cruise control 200        
215/45WR17 704        
Sunroof 712 712      
Rear spoiler 160        
Sport Package 128        
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128 128
AC power outlet     306 306 306
Options (change) 3,900 2,190 1,889 789 789
Options (change) 3,185 1,817 1,527 552 552
Destination 750 750 825 825 825
Total Price $23,260 $23,860 $30,709 $31,609 $34,609
Total Invoice $20,963 $21,708 $28,574 $29,428 $32,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $456
Model Year20102010201420142014
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?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,260$23,860$30,709$31,609$34,609
Adjustments for Features00-7,690-7,890-8,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,260$23,860$23,019$23,719$26,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$28,574$29,428$32,213
Adjustments for Features00-7,155-7,346-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$21,419$22,082$24,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$663$3,264

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010201420142014
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
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
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
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
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 
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
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$1,125$1,125$8,815$9,015$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,690$7,890$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,155-7,346-7,530

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102014
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?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

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
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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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