Compare: 2009 Subaru Forester vs 2008 Toyota Matrix

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2009 Subaru Forester

2008 Toyota Matrix

  2009 Subaru Forester 2008 Toyota Matrix STD
MSRP
$24,995
$16,665
Invoice $23,499 $15,236
MPG
City/Highway
19/27 25/33
Rating 8 6.2
Bottom Line It’s significantly improved this year, but the 2009 Subaru Forester remains a unique all-wheel-drive crossover with less power and fewer features, but better carlike handling, than its competition. The 2008 Toyota Matrix still has one of the best combinations of utility and fuel efficiency, though it lags in safety features.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Improved styling
  • Reduced interior noise
  • All-wheel drive
  • Carlike handling

Dislikes:

  • Still not a great-looking machine
  • No manual gearbox on turbo models
  • Only four speeds on automatic
  • Lots of silver plastic in the cabin

Likes:

  • Versatile layout
  • Easy to maneuver and park
  • Smooth ride

Dislikes:

  • Lacks enough pep for hills or full loads
  • Engine and road noise
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Safety features are expensive options
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Used Car Prices

  Min Max Average
2009 Subaru Forester $18,268 $21,616 $19,878
2008 Toyota Matrix $10,304 $14,941 $12,578
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