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2012 Toyota Matrix Overview

Price Range: $18,845 to $21,715

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If you’re looking to spice things up a bit, the sporty, efficient, and dependable 2012 Toyota Matrix just might be the seasoning you’re looking for.

Available in two trims, base and S, the Matrix carries over to 2012 virtually unchanged. The Matrix is closely related to the Corolla, using the same wheelbase and also sharing an engine option. That engine is the standard, 132-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder found in base models that can be paired to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. An optional 158-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder is available on S models and can be mated to either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic.

For enhanced traction and handling, the S trim can also be equipped with all-wheel-drive, a four-speed automatic, and a rear double-wishbone suspension. EPA fuel estimates vary depending on which engine you choose and come in at 20-26 mpg in the city and 26-32 mpg on the highway. The 2012 Toyota Matrix goes head-to-head with the Kia Forte hatchback and the Mazda3 hatchback.

On the outside, the Matrix displays a sleek front fascia with thin wraparound headlights, a small mesh grille, and a larger mesh air damn. Multi-reflector halogen headlights, heated power exterior mirrors, a rear window wiper, and 16-inch steel wheels are all standard equipment while the S trim adds integrated fog lights and available 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, a chrome-tipped exhaust, and a power moonroof with sliding sunshade.

Seat up to five inside the Matrix and utilize a 60/40-split backseat to fit more cargo. Power windows and locks, cruise control, air conditioning, fabric-trimmed six-way adjustable driver’s seat, rear window defogger, and a four-speaker audio system with a CD player and auxiliary input jack for your iPod all come standard. Interior options include a six-speaker audio system with a USB port, Bluetooth® connectivity, SiriusXM Satellite Radio capability, and steering wheel audio controls.

In terms of safety, the 2012 Toyota Matrix is loaded with standard features including side curtain airbags, front side-impact airbags, antilock brakes, active front head restraints, and an electronic stability system with traction control.

Get sporty and efficient, while still having plenty of cargo space with the affordable 2012 Toyota Matrix hatchback.
2012 Toyota Matrix

2012 Toyota Matrix

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

Want to keep even more money in your pocket? Find available Rebates & Incentives in your area by entering your ZIP code above.

These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

How can you fully understand incentives to get the lowest possible price on your car?

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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