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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: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,990 $25,705 $29,260 $33,070 $41,020
Base Invoice $15,373 $23,134 $26,408 $29,762 $36,712
Extra Value Package 2 880        
Side curtain airbags 645        
Stability control 650        
4-speed automatic 830        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300        
CD changer, in-dash 240 540 320    
Cargo cover   90     90
Sunroof   910 850 850 850
Extra Value Package 2 792        
Side curtain airbags 555        
Stability control 559        
4-speed automatic 753        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258        
CD changer, in-dash 180 416 240    
Cargo cover   72     72
Sunroof   728 680 680 680
Options (change) 3,545 1,540 1,170 850 940
Options (change) 3,097 1,216 920 680 752
Destination 660 745 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $21,195 $27,990 $31,175 $34,665 $40,105
Total Invoice $19,130 $25,095 $28,073 $31,187 $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: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,517
Model Year20082009200920092009
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)205/55-16245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$21,195$27,990$31,175$34,665$40,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-3,320-6,270-8,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$26,375$27,855$28,395$31,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480$2,020$5,160
Total Invoice$19,130$25,095$28,073$31,187$35,609
Adjustments for Features0-1,448-2,990-5,641-7,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$23,647$25,083$25,546$28,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,436$1,899$4,353

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082009200920092009
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
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
Temporary spare tire$150    
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 $150$150$150
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
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$2,485$4,100$5,805$8,755$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$3,320$6,270$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,448-2,990-5,641-7,609

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082009
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

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 Highlander

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

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