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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,312

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,565 $25,695 $29,495 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $18,097 $24,215 $27,607 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Package 1,410          
Sport Package 1,240          
Cargo cover   172 172      
Fog lights   382 382      
Premium Package 1,255          
Sport Package 1,103          
Cargo cover   111 111      
Fog lights   286 286      
Options (change) 2,650 554 554 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,358 397 397 0 0 0
Destination 760 915 915 915 915 915
Total Price $22,975 $27,164 $30,964 $30,310 $34,005 $37,005
Total Invoice $21,215 $25,527 $28,919 $28,420 $31,802 $34,590

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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: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,225
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,975$27,164$30,964$30,310$34,005$37,005
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-6,455-7,845-12,630-12,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$22,734$24,509$22,465$21,375$24,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,359$3,134$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$21,215$25,527$28,919$28,420$31,802$34,590
Adjustments for Features0-4,163-6,029-7,356-11,812-12,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$21,364$22,890$21,064$19,990$22,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,374$2,900$1,074$0$2,514

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$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     
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$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$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$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system    $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,395$5,825$7,850$9,240$14,025$14,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$6,455$7,845$12,630$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,163-6,029-7,356-11,812-12,086

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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