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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: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelSolaraSolaraMatrix
TrimSLESLE V6XR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,405 $26,405 $16,990
Base Invoice $21,064 $23,764 $15,373
Rear spoiler 200 200  
Side curtain airbags 400 400 645
Stability control   650 650
Extra Value Package 2     880
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300
4-speed automatic     830
CD changer, in-dash     240
Rear spoiler 160 160  
Side curtain airbags 344 344 555
Stability control   559 559
Extra Value Package 2     792
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258
4-speed automatic     753
CD changer, in-dash     180
Options (change) 600 1,250 3,545
Options (change) 504 1,063 3,097
Destination 580 580 660
Total Price $24,585 $28,235 $21,195
Total Invoice $22,148 $25,407 $19,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,023
Model Year200620062008
ModelSolaraSolaraMatrix
TrimSLESLE V6XR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine157hp I4225hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8270, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,585$28,235$21,195
Adjustments for Features-1,105-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,480$25,480$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0
Total Invoice$22,148$25,407$19,130
Adjustments for Features-995-2,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,153$22,928$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620062008
ModelSolaraSolaraMatrix
TrimSLESLE V6XR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist $50 
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,925$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-995-2,4790

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062008
ModelSolaraMatrix
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length192.5 in171.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.853.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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