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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $10,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelMatrixMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXRSSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Stability control 250        
215/45WR17 880        
Sport Package 270        
Cruise control 250        
Sunroof 890 890 850 850 850
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 2,530 2,505 2,655
Cargo cover         90
Stability control 215        
215/45WR17 704        
Sport Package 216        
Cruise control 200        
Sunroof 712 712 680 680 680
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 2,118 2,099 2,211
Cargo cover         72
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 3,380 3,355 3,595
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 2,798 2,779 2,963
Destination 720 720 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $33,535 $37,000 $42,190
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $29,784 $32,805 $37,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,354
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelMatrixMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXRSSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM5M5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,140$23,670$33,535$37,000$42,190
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,035-6,985-8,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$29,500$30,015$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$515$3,705
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$29,784$32,805$37,310
Adjustments for Features0-182-3,584-6,193-7,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$26,200$26,612$29,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0$412$3,164

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelMatrixMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXRSSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Power liftgate    $350
Proximity key   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 $200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200 $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,195$1,395$5,230$8,180$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,035$6,985$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-3,584-6,193-7,946

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
ModelMatrixHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in109.8 in
Length171.9 in188.4 in
Width69.5 in75.2 in
Height61.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
19.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%

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