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Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraMatrix
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V6S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,510 $24,780 $27,155 $20,265
Base Invoice $20,259 $22,300 $24,438 $18,745
Stability control 650 650 650  
Sunroof   900   890
Satellite radio     449  
Sport Package       1,240
FWD       0
Stability control 559 559 559  
Sunroof   720   793
Satellite radio     359  
Sport Package       1,103
FWD       0
Options (change) 650 1,550 1,099 2,130
Options (change) 559 1,279 918 1,896
Destination 720 720 720 795
Total Price $23,880 $27,050 $28,974 $23,190
Total Invoice $21,538 $24,299 $26,076 $21,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $398
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraMatrix
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V6S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6270, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,880$27,050$28,974$23,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-3,640-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,880$25,425$25,334$22,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$1,454$0
Total Invoice$21,538$24,299$26,076$21,436
Adjustments for Features0-1,460-3,276-296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,538$22,839$22,800$21,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,301$1,262$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelSolaraSolaraSolaraMatrix
TrimSE V6Sport V6SLE V6S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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$1,750$3,375$5,390$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$3,640$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,460-3,276-296

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082013
ModelSolaraMatrix
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length192.5 in171.9 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.861.5 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%

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