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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison

Toyota Matrix vs Toyota Highlander Price Comparison:
Toyota Matrix vs Toyota Highlander Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Matrix vs. Highlander Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Matrix and Highlander will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Toyota Matrix S's price is $3,745 lower than the Toyota Highlander SE's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Matrix vs. Highlander Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Toyota Matrix S, the Toyota Highlander SE includes additional features worth $5745. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $5745 adjustment for the Toyota Highlander SE's additional features, the Toyota Matrix S is $3,745 less than the Toyota Matrix S.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,223
Model Year20112012
ModelMatrixHighlander
TrimSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17
Total Price24,16533,655
Adjustments for Features0-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price24,16527,910
Total Invoice22,31730,797
Adjustments for Features0-5,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice22,31725,540

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Invoice Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Price Comparison (MSRP): Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Toyota Matrix S
Difference: 9,490
Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
Difference: 8,480
Model Year20112012
ModelMatrixHighlander
TrimSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price19,56532,845
Base Invoice18,09729,987
Sport Package1,240 
Premium Package1,410 
5-speed shiftable automatic1,190 
FWD0 
Sport Package1,103 
Premium Package1,255 
5-speed shiftable automatic1,102 
FWD0 
Total options3,8400
Total options3,4600
Destination760810
Total Price24,16533,655
Total Invoice22,31730,797

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While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

 

Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
ModelMatrixHighlander
TrimSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $100
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Rear air vents $100
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $25
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$1,745$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,257

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
ModelMatrixHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in109.8 in
Length171.9 in188.4 in
Width69.5 in75.2 in
Height61.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.5 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Front air dam (optional)0No
Rear underbody spoiler or diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Toyota Matrix

Price of the Toyota Matrix: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Hatch 123-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 The Matrix price represents good value for the features and quality.
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Lease payments were very low.
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 In the summer of 2007, I bought this car from a Lincoln-Mercury dealership that had taken it in trade - for $8,995. The car was (and still is) in excellent condition.
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 It was pretty cheap to buy - $8000.
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Climate control & stereo system in base model. Rear wipers and defrost should be standard. Rear window becomes translucent with heavy rain or snow, which can be cleared easily by 1-3 wiper cycles.
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The Matrix was an affordable car. At the time, there were very few options under $20k that met all our needs.
Price of the Toyota Matrix: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Price was $3000 more than the Elantra after the options were added.
2009 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Price was a little higher than I wanted but i guess you pay more for quality.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Toyota Highlander

Price of the Toyota Highlander: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 We were able to get a new Highlander for much less money than a Honda Pilot and still get all the features we desired (larger than a Rav4/CRV, >20 MPG city, leather, and full compliment of air bags/antilock/traction control)
2007 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 I got it for a good price making it an easy decsision to purchase
Price of the Toyota Highlander: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Felt some options missing for $38K vehicle such as memory settings, more detailed tire monitoring
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 VW was offering a sizeable discount on the Routan, a similar Highlander was from 8 to 10K more
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 you pay for the reputation.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 More expensive then Pathfinder for same year and higher milage vehicles.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Because you had to purchase features you did not want, the vehicle was much more pricey than others with the same features. They charged a premium for basic features included with other makes of cars.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Over priced because was new model at time I was looking. Configured with unwanted trim and features vs competition.
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 I paid full MSRP.

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