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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: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMatrixRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,565 $23,075 $23,755
Base Invoice $18,097 $21,342 $21,972
Sport Package 1,240    
Premium Package 1,410    
Cargo cover   140  
Sunroof   900 900
Sport Package 1,103    
Premium Package 1,255    
Cargo cover   112  
Sunroof   720 720
Options (change) 2,650 1,040 900
Options (change) 2,358 832 720
Destination 760 745 745
Total Price $22,975 $24,860 $25,400
Total Invoice $21,215 $22,919 $23,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $186
Model Year201220082008
ModelMatrixRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4166hp I4166hp 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$24,860$25,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$23,600$22,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0
Total Invoice$21,215$22,919$23,437
Adjustments for Features0-1,162-2,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$21,757$21,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$728$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201220082008
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  
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
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$1,070$2,330$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,162-2,408

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122008
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.3,301 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

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 radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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