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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: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,565 $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $18,097 $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Sport Package 1,240        
Premium Package 1,410        
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368 368  
Fog lights   374      
Satellite radio   432 432 432 432
Sport Package 1,103        
Premium Package 1,255        
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276 276  
Fog lights   243      
Satellite radio   324 324 324 324
Options (change) 2,650 1,340 966 966 598
Options (change) 2,358 951 708 708 432
Destination 760 775 775 775 775
Total Price $22,975 $25,410 $28,336 $29,636 $31,268
Total Invoice $21,215 $23,686 $26,388 $27,577 $29,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $628
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,975$25,410$28,336$29,636$31,268
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-5,840-6,740-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$22,085$22,496$22,896$24,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411$811$2,268
Total Invoice$21,215$23,686$26,388$27,577$29,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,099-5,439-6,272-6,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$20,587$20,949$21,305$22,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362$718$2,155

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$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$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$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$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,225$4,550$7,065$7,965$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$5,840$6,740$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,099-5,439-6,272-6,457

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length171.9 in179.5 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?
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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