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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: $23,190

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008200820082008
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,265 $26,760 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $18,745 $23,883 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Sport Package 1,240        
Sunroof 890 910 850 850 850
Cold Weather Package   60 60    
Cargo cover   90     90
Satellite radio   449 449 449  
Sport Package 1,103        
Sunroof 793 728 680 680 680
Cold Weather Package   48 48    
Cargo cover   72     72
Satellite radio   359 359 359  
Options (change) 2,130 1,509 1,359 1,299 940
Options (change) 1,896 1,207 1,087 1,039 752
Destination 795 745 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $23,190 $29,014 $31,514 $34,944 $39,535
Total Invoice $21,436 $25,835 $28,073 $31,065 $35,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,680
Model Year20132008200820082008
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T5T5T5CVT
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)215/45-17245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,190$29,014$31,514$34,944$39,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-3,935-6,835-8,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$27,084$27,579$28,109$30,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495$1,025$3,841
Total Invoice$21,436$25,835$28,073$31,065$35,099
Adjustments for Features0-1,719-3,505-6,076-7,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$24,116$24,568$24,989$27,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$452$873$3,339

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008200820082008
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
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$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    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $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 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $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$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25    
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
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$1,770$3,700$5,705$8,605$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$3,935$6,835$8,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,719-3,505-6,076-7,644

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
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?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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