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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMatrixRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,565 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $18,097 $22,768 $23,684
Sport Package 1,240    
Premium Package 1,410    
Enhancement Value Package   430  
Cargo cover   90  
Premium Plus Value Package     1,175
Sport Package 1,103    
Premium Package 1,255    
Enhancement Value Package   410  
Cargo cover   81  
Premium Plus Value Package     1,119
Options (change) 2,650 520 1,175
Options (change) 2,358 491 1,119
Destination 760 810 810
Total Price $22,975 $25,680 $27,315
Total Invoice $21,215 $24,069 $25,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $417
Model Year201220122012
ModelMatrixRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4hp 179hp I4
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$22,975$25,680$27,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,385-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$24,295$22,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$0
Total Invoice$21,215$24,069$25,613
Adjustments for Features0-1,298-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$22,771$20,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201220122012
ModelMatrixRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$820$2,205$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,298-4,815

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in104.7 in
Length171.9 in181.1 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height61.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.837.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft373.0 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Enhancement Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested100039%
Total Not Requested155061%

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