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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: $16,299

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $15,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRSXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $36,590 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $17,420 $33,407 $36,694 $38,968
Side curtain airbags 645      
Sunroof 750      
Cargo net   49 49 49
Side curtain airbags 555      
Sunroof 600      
Cargo net   32 32 32
Options (change) 1,395 49 49 49
Options (change) 1,155 32 32 32
Destination 580 885 885 885
Total Price $21,225 $37,524 $41,124 $43,614
Total Invoice $19,155 $34,324 $37,611 $39,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,749
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRSXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$21,225$37,524$41,124$43,614
Adjustments for Features0-9,205-10,630-12,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$28,319$30,494$30,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$2,615
Total Invoice$19,155$34,324$37,611$39,885
Adjustments for Features0-8,420-9,722-11,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$25,904$27,889$28,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,985$2,385

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRSXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$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$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,445$11,650$13,075$15,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,205$10,630$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,420-9,722-11,596

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062015
ModelMatrixHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in75.8 in
Height61.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft383.7 ft3

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