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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMatrixSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,565 $22,510 $24,780 $27,155
Base Invoice $18,097 $20,259 $22,300 $24,438
Sport Package 1,240      
Premium Package 1,410      
FWD 0      
Stability control   650 650 650
Sunroof     900  
Satellite radio       449
Sport Package 1,103      
Premium Package 1,255      
FWD 0      
Stability control   559 559 559
Sunroof     720  
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 2,650 650 1,550 1,099
Options (change) 2,358 559 1,279 918
Destination 760 720 720 720
Total Price $22,975 $23,880 $27,050 $28,974
Total Invoice $21,215 $21,538 $24,299 $26,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $711
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMatrixSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine158hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,975$23,880$27,050$28,974
Adjustments for Features-4200-1,625-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,555$23,880$25,425$25,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545$1,454
Total Invoice$21,215$21,538$24,299$26,076
Adjustments for Features-3880-1,460-3,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,827$21,538$22,839$22,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,301$1,262

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMatrixSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200  $200
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,170$1,750$3,375$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$0$1,625$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-3880-1,460-3,276

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122008
ModelMatrixSolara
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length171.9 in192.5 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height61.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft313.8 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 port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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