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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: $1,583

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,265 $19,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $18,745 $18,938 $24,330 $26,409
Sport Package 1,240      
Sunroof 890      
Premium Package   2,500    
Cargo cover   166 166 166
iPod integration   223 223 223
Rear spoiler   367 367  
Satellite radio   453 453 453
Fog lights   374    
Sport Package 1,103      
Sunroof 793      
Premium Package   2,258    
Cargo cover   108 108 108
iPod integration   145 145 145
Rear spoiler   275 275  
Satellite radio   340 340 340
Fog lights   243    
Options (change) 2,130 4,083 1,209 842
Options (change) 1,896 3,369 868 593
Destination 795 695 695 695
Total Price $23,190 $24,773 $27,899 $29,732
Total Invoice $21,436 $23,002 $25,893 $27,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,242
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,190$24,773$27,899$29,732
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-6,140-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$21,998$21,759$23,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$239$0$1,598
Total Invoice$21,436$23,002$25,893$27,697
Adjustments for Features0-2,577-5,699-5,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$20,425$20,194$21,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$0$1,564

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration $100$100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,650$4,425$7,790$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$6,140$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,577-5,699-5,939

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
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 rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

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