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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: $25,125

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelMatrixForester
TrimSPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,565 $27,395
Premium Package 1,410  
Sport Package 1,240  
AWD 2,150  
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Premium Package 1,255  
Sport Package 1,103  
AWD 1,990  
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 4,800 554
Options (change) 4,348 397
Destination 760 1,010
Total Price $25,125 $28,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,933
Model Year20122020
ModelMatrixForester
TrimSPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$25,125$28,959
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$26,179

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelMatrixForester
TrimSPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,745$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in105.1 in
Length171.9 in182.1 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height61.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,360 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft376.1 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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