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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: $23,190

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $242

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,265 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,745 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Sport Package 1,240      
Sunroof 890      
Rear spoiler   353 353 353
Alloy wheels   659    
Sport Package 1,103      
Sunroof 793      
Rear spoiler   230 230 230
Alloy wheels   495    
Options (change) 2,130 1,012 353 353
Options (change) 1,896 725 230 230
Destination 795 625 625 625
Total Price $23,190 $23,432 $27,873 $28,873
Total Invoice $21,436 $21,802 $25,856 $26,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $245
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$23,190$23,432$27,873$28,873
Adjustments for Features-2750-4,775-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,915$23,432$23,098$25,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0$2,025
Total Invoice$21,436$21,802$25,856$26,860
Adjustments for Features-2540-4,429-3,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,182$21,802$21,427$23,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0$1,944

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
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   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$3,175$2,900$7,675$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$4,775$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2540-4,429-3,489

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in99.4 in
Length171.9 in176.6 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height61.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.5 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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%

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