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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: $19,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019201920192019
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRSXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $39,720 $40,940 $42,930 $46,050
Side curtain airbags 645        
Sunroof 750        
Cargo net   49 49 49 49
Cargo cover   249 249    
Side curtain airbags 555        
Sunroof 600        
Cargo net   35 35 35 35
Cargo cover   164 164    
Options (change) 1,395 298 298 49 49
Options (change) 1,155 199 199 35 35
Destination 580 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120
Total Price $21,225 $41,138 $42,358 $44,099 $47,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix XRS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,346
Model Year20062019201920192019
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRSXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$21,225$41,138$42,358$44,099$47,219
Adjustments for Features0-12,030-12,030-12,780-14,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$29,108$30,328$31,319$33,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,220$2,211$3,956

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062019201920192019
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRSXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,420$14,450$14,450$15,200$16,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,030$12,030$12,780$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-386-375-335-346

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062019
ModelMatrixHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in192.5 in
Width69.9 in75.8 in
Height61.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.4,370 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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