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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: $2,823

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,024

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015201520152015
ModelMatrixForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimS2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,265 $24,595 $28,495 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $18,745 $23,203 $26,690 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Sport Package 1,240          
Sunroof 890          
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386 386      
Sport Package 1,103          
Sunroof 793          
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289 289      
Options (change) 2,130 568 568 182 182 182
Options (change) 1,896 407 407 118 118 118
Destination 795 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $23,190 $26,013 $29,913 $29,127 $31,127 $34,127
Total Invoice $21,436 $24,460 $27,947 $27,281 $29,112 $31,895

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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: $1,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $842
Model Year201320152015201520152015
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
TransmissionM5M6CVT-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)215/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,190$26,013$29,913$29,127$31,127$34,127
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-5,850-7,140-8,090-8,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$22,388$24,063$21,987$23,037$25,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$401$2,076$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$21,436$24,460$27,947$27,281$29,112$31,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,409-5,466-6,687-7,566-7,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$21,051$22,481$20,594$21,546$24,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$457$1,887$0$952$3,553

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320152015201520152015
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     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
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$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 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Heated mirrors$25 $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
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
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$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$5,150$7,375$8,665$9,615$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$5,850$7,140$8,090$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,409-5,466-6,687-7,566-7,748

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132015
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

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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