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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $654

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820082008
ModelMatrixSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimXRSESE V6SportSport V6SLESLE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $16,990 $20,180 $22,510 $22,450 $24,780 $24,155 $27,155
Base Invoice $15,373 $18,160 $20,259 $20,259 $22,300 $21,738 $24,438
Extra Value Package 2 880            
Side curtain airbags 645            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300            
CD changer, in-dash 240            
Stability control 650   650   650   650
4-speed automatic 830            
Cargo net   49 49 49 49    
Sunroof   900   900 900    
Extra Value Package 2 792            
Side curtain airbags 555            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258            
CD changer, in-dash 180            
Stability control 559   559   559   559
4-speed automatic 753            
Cargo net   34 34 34 34    
Sunroof   720   720 720    
Options (change) 3,545 949 699 949 1,599 0 650
Options (change) 3,097 754 593 754 1,313 0 559
Destination 660 720 720 720 720 720 720
Total Price $21,195 $21,849 $23,929 $24,119 $27,099 $24,875 $28,525
Total Invoice $19,130 $19,634 $21,572 $21,733 $24,333 $22,458 $25,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,673
Model Year2008200820082008200820082008
ModelMatrixSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimXRSESE V6SportSport V6SLESLE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine126hp I4155hp I4210hp V6155hp I4210hp V6155hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5M5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 8270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$21,195$21,849$23,929$24,119$27,099$24,875$28,525
Adjustments for Features-1,2950-650-725-2,275-2,400-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,900$21,849$23,279$23,394$24,824$22,475$24,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$1,545$2,975$626$2,626
Total Invoice$19,130$19,634$21,572$21,733$24,333$22,458$25,717
Adjustments for Features-1,1690-586-653-2,043-2,167-3,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,961$19,634$20,986$21,080$22,290$20,291$22,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,352$1,446$2,656$657$2,432

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2008200820082008200820082008
ModelMatrixSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimXRSESE V6SportSport V6SLESLE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0 $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Power rear side windows$200      
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist  $50 $50 $50
Stability control$400 $400 $400 $400
Traction control  $100 $100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50      
Cargo cover$75      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150      
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200
Rear air vents     $100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0  
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    $325$325
CD player $125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass     $0$0
Heated mirrors     $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150      
Heated front seats      $200
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,545$2,250$2,900$2,975$4,525$4,650$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0$650$725$2,275$2,400$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1690-586-653-2,043-2,167-3,651

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082008
ModelMatrixSolara
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length171.3 in192.5 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height61.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100No
Brake assist50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100No
Brake assist50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100No
Brake assist50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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