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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $13,634

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $12,730

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRSSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $17,420 $29,987 $32,635
Side curtain airbags 645    
Sunroof 750    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Cargo net   49 49
Side curtain airbags 555    
Sunroof 600    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Cargo net   34 34
Options (change) 1,395 1,204 49
Options (change) 1,155 1,088 34
Destination 580 810 810
Total Price $21,225 $34,859 $36,604
Total Invoice $19,155 $31,885 $33,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,185
Model Year200620122012
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRSSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$21,225$34,859$36,604
Adjustments for Features0-7,155-8,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$27,704$28,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770
Total Invoice$19,155$31,885$33,479
Adjustments for Features0-6,545-7,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$25,340$26,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$703

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620122012
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRSSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,045$8,200$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,155$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,545-7,436

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
ModelMatrixHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in188.4 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height61.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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