Compare 2012 Subaru Forester vs 2012 Toyota Matrix

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  • 2012 Subaru Forester
    2012 Subaru Forester$25,995 - $35,995
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    Engine
    2.5 4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    2.5L
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Horsepower
    170 hp - 224 hp
    Torque
    174 ft-lb - 226 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic, Manual
    Start-stop system
    Unknown
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Fuel Consumption: City
    9.9 L/100 km - 12.4 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    7.4 L/100 km - 9.8 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    16.9L - 64L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Parking Assist Front Sensors
    Included
    Back-Up Camera
    Included
    HID headlights
    Included
    Daytime running lights
    Included
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Included
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    HD Radio
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Included
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    40 in - 41.6 in
    Front Leg Room
    43.1 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    56.1 in
    Second Row Head Room
    37.7 in - 40.4 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    38 in - 43.1 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    55.6 in
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    Roof rack
    Included
    Panoramic Roof
    Included
    All Season Tires
    Included
    Steel Rims
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    103 in
    Length, Overall
    179.5 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    70.1 in
    Height, Overall
    65.9 in - 66.9 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    8.7 in - 8.9 in
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included
  • 2012 Toyota Matrix
    2012 Toyota Matrix$16,795 - $25,705
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    Engine
    4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    1.8L - 2.4L
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Horsepower
    132 hp - 158 hp
    Torque
    128 ft-lb - 162 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic, Manual
    Start-stop system
    Included
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Fuel Consumption: City
    7.8 L/100 km - 11.8 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    6.1 L/100 km - 9 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    13.2L - 50L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Parking Assist Front Sensors
    Unknown
    Back-Up Camera
    Unknown
    HID headlights
    Unknown
    Daytime running lights
    Included
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Unknown
    Automatic Highbeams
    Unknown
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Unknown
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    HD Radio
    Unknown
    Sound system
    Unknown
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Unknown
    Power Seats
    Unknown
    Automatic climate control
    Unknown
    Heated Seats
    Unknown
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Unknown
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Unknown
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    38.9 in - 40.5 in
    Front Leg Room
    41.6 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    53.3 in
    Second Row Head Room
    38.6 in - 39.3 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    36.2 in - 36.3 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    52.6 in
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    Roof rack
    Included
    Panoramic Roof
    Unknown
    All Season Tires
    Unknown
    Steel Rims
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    102.3 in - 102.4 in
    Length, Overall
    171.8 in - 172.6 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    69.5 in
    Height, Overall
    61 in - 61.4 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    5.3 in - 5.8 in
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included