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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: $10,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $9,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,265 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $18,745 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Sport Package 1,240        
Sunroof 890        
Wiper de-icer       60  
Sport Package 1,103        
Sunroof 793        
Wiper de-icer       53  
Options (change) 2,130 0 0 60 0
Options (change) 1,896 0 0 53 0
Destination 795 810 810 810 810
Total Price $23,190 $33,655 $36,555 $39,585 $45,180
Total Invoice $21,436 $30,797 $33,445 $36,480 $41,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,303
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
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)215/45-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$23,190$33,655$36,555$39,585$45,180
Adjustments for Features0-6,620-7,595-5,695-9,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$27,035$28,960$33,890$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925$6,855$8,725
Total Invoice$21,436$30,797$33,445$36,480$41,408
Adjustments for Features0-6,058-6,949-5,248-8,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$24,739$26,496$31,232$32,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,757$6,493$8,035

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelMatrixHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Universal garage door opener $100$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$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 cover$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0 $0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$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$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$100
Stain-resistant fabric   $100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Total Value of Features$1,770$8,390$9,365$7,465$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,620$7,595$5,695$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,058-6,949-5,248-8,634

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
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.3,947 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 Hybrid

Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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