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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: $22,785

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $4,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,890 $25,705 $29,260 $33,070 $41,020
Base Invoice $15,283 $23,134 $26,408 $29,762 $36,712
M-Theory Special Edition 1,500        
4-speed automatic 830        
Side curtain airbags 645        
Extra Value Package 1 270        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390        
Stability control 650        
CD changer, in-dash 240 540 320    
Sunroof 750 910 850 850 850
Cargo cover   90     90
Larger rear spoiler       200  
M-Theory Special Edition 1,200        
4-speed automatic 751        
Side curtain airbags 555        
Extra Value Package 1 243        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335        
Stability control 559        
CD changer, in-dash 180 416 240    
Sunroof 600 728 680 680 680
Cargo cover   72     72
Larger rear spoiler       160  
Options (change) 5,275 1,540 1,170 1,050 940
Options (change) 4,423 1,216 920 840 752
Destination 620 745 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $22,785 $27,990 $31,175 $34,865 $40,105
Total Invoice $20,326 $25,095 $28,073 $31,347 $35,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,424
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4187hp I4270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionA4T6T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$22,785$27,990$31,175$34,865$40,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,055-5,705-8,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,785$26,490$28,120$29,160$32,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630$2,670$5,610
Total Invoice$20,326$25,095$28,073$31,347$35,609
Adjustments for Features0-1,345-2,751-5,129-7,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,326$23,750$25,322$26,218$28,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,572$2,468$4,751

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Power liftgate    $350
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40    
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25   
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50   
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
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,185$3,685$5,240$7,890$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,055$5,705$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,345-2,751-5,129-7,108

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072009
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 Weight2,680 lb.3,848 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 Matrix XR

M-Theory Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/50R17 tires400No
Larger rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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