2012 Toyota Matrix Vs The Competition
The Matrix model has always been known by Toyota as a car for people who want to add personality to their drive. The Toyota Matrix proves that you really are as old as you feel by creating a fun vehicle that is also a practical family car that is also an impressive cargo carrier best of all, at a great price.
But the Matrix is not the only car of its kind. Many potential buyers wondered how it compares with other makes and models of similar vehicles. So we decided to take a look at the Toyota Matrix alongside its most formidable opponents: 2012 Dodge Caliber SXT, Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS, Kia Forte EX and the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
How did the 2012 Matrix fare? Let’s find out.
Key Advantages
When compared with the above mentioned competitors the 2012 Toyota Matrix found itself on the winning end of quite a few categories.
- Lower predicted Cost of Ownership for long term value- ($5,049 less than the Caliber, $ 1,893 less than the Elantra Touring, $1,379 less than the Kia Forte and $3,216 less than the Subaru Impreza.
- The Toyota Matrix offers a Cargo Friendly plastic load floor not available for the Elentra Touring, the Kia Forte or the Subaru Impreza.
- The Toyota Matrix also offers a Fold flat front passenger seat (S grade) that is not available to the Elentra Touring, The Forte or the Impreza.
- The 2012 Matrix has Front seat mounted side airbags that are only available on the Caliber at extra cost.
- The 2012 Matrix has more front and head room than the Dodge Caliber, the Kia Forte, the Subaru Impreza. It also has more head room than the Elantra Touring.
Verdict
The 2012 Toyota Matrix more than handles it’s own when pitted against the likes of the Dodge Caliber SXT, Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS, Kia Forte EX and the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
While it doesn’t win out in every category (check the chart below for an in depth analysis of each vehicle) it offers a roomier ride than most, with better safety features for a lower ownership price. While the Cargo friendly plastic floor is also available to the Dodge Caliber, the Matrix’s standard safety seat mounted air bags will come at you at an extra cost. Hands down the 2012 Toyota Matrix is the best all around vehicle in its category.
*Below is a detailed comparison of the Toyota Matrix with the 2012 models of the Dodge Caliber SXT, Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS, Kia Forte EX and the Subaru Impreza 2.0i.*
