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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $12,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $11,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMatrix4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimXRSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,990 $31,090 $36,755 $38,595
Base Invoice $15,373 $28,603 $33,815 $35,508
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Convenience Package   1,580    
Cargo net   49 49 49
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Convenience Package   1,407    
Cargo net   34 34 34
Options (change) 3,305 1,629 49 49
Options (change) 2,917 1,441 34 34
Destination 660 810 810 810
Total Price $20,955 $33,529 $37,614 $39,454
Total Invoice $18,950 $30,854 $34,659 $36,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,984
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMatrix4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimXRSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-17265/70-17245/60-20
Total Price$20,955$33,529$37,614$39,454
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-7,135-7,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$29,269$30,479$31,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,210$2,225
Total Invoice$18,950$30,854$34,659$36,352
Adjustments for Features0-3,920-6,574-7,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$26,934$28,085$29,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,151$2,084

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMatrix4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimXRSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700 
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Crawl control  $500 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Terrain selector  $200 
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25 $25
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails $250 $250
Sliding load floor  $275 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Skid plates $150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,620$5,880$8,755$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,260$7,135$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,920-6,574-7,334

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082012
ModelMatrix4Runner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in189.9 in
Width69.9 in75.8 in
Height61.6 in71.5 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.4,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.24.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.846.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft388.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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