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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $17,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $16,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,990 $37,315 $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485
Base Invoice $15,373 $34,069 $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094
Extra Value Package 2 880          
Side curtain airbags 645          
Stability control 650          
4-speed automatic 830          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300          
Cargo net   49 49 49 49 49
Extra Value Package 2 792          
Side curtain airbags 555          
Stability control 559          
4-speed automatic 753          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258          
Cargo net   32 32 32 32 32
Options (change) 3,305 49 49 49 49 49
Options (change) 2,917 32 32 32 32 32
Destination 660 900 900 900 900 900
Total Price $20,955 $38,264 $41,864 $48,819 $44,479 $51,434
Total Invoice $18,950 $35,001 $38,288 $44,637 $40,676 $47,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,180
Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionA4T6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$20,955$38,264$41,864$48,819$44,479$51,434
Adjustments for Features0-8,605-10,380-11,880-12,530-14,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$29,659$31,484$36,939$31,949$37,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$7,280$2,290$7,745
Total Invoice$18,950$35,001$38,288$44,637$40,676$47,026
Adjustments for Features0-7,871-9,493-10,862-11,459-12,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$27,130$28,795$33,775$29,217$34,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,665$6,645$2,087$7,068

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXRXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0 $0 
AWD   $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50     
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125 $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600$600$600
Total Value of Features$3,320$11,925$13,700$15,200$15,850$17,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,605$10,380$11,880$12,530$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,871-9,493-10,862-11,459-12,828

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082016
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 Weight2,680 lb.4,135 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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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%

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