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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: $3,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,565 $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $18,097 $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Premium Package 1,410          
Sport Package 1,240          
CVT   1,500        
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights   381 381      
AC power outlet   409 409 409 409 409
Premium Package 1,255          
Sport Package 1,103          
CVT   1,371        
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights   285 285      
AC power outlet   306 306 306 306 306
Options (change) 2,650 2,472 972 591 591 591
Options (change) 2,358 2,080 709 424 424 424
Destination 760 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $22,975 $26,792 $29,792 $29,411 $31,411 $34,411
Total Invoice $21,215 $25,081 $27,766 $27,471 $29,300 $32,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $413
Model Year201220142014201420142014
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
TransmissionM5CVTCVT-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)215/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$22,975$26,792$29,792$29,411$31,411$34,411
Adjustments for Features0-4,475-5,600-7,140-8,290-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$22,317$24,192$22,271$23,121$25,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$46$1,921$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$21,215$25,081$27,766$27,471$29,300$32,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,189-5,219-6,669-7,733-7,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$20,892$22,547$20,802$21,567$24,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$1,745$0$765$3,367

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220142014201420142014
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     
CVT $1000 $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
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
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Wiper de-icer   $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
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio$200   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
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
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
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$1,525$6,000$7,125$8,665$9,815$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475$5,600$7,140$8,290$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,189-5,219-6,669-7,733-7,916

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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