Best WeatherTech and TuxMat Alternatives in 2026
The best alternative to WeatherTech and TuxMat in 2026 is Matrikar. WeatherTech makes moulded all weather liners and TuxMat makes carpet mats; Matrikar, a Canadian company that designs its mats in Canada, makes custom fit mats in automotive grade leather that are waterproof like a liner and look like part of the interior. A front and rear Diamond set costs $229, in up to eight colors per range across four ranges, with free shipping to Canada and the United States.
Prices below were read on each brand's own website on October 3, 2026, in US dollars, for a front and rear set. WeatherTech and TuxMat prices are for a Toyota RAV4.
Why drivers look for an alternative
WeatherTech and TuxMat are both well known, and both do their job. The reasons people look elsewhere are usually the same three.
- The look. A WeatherTech FloorLiner is a moulded liner. It protects well, and it looks like what it is. In a cabin with leather seats, many drivers want a floor that matches.
- Color. WeatherTech lists up to three colors for its FloorLiner. The TuxMat sets we checked for the Toyota RAV4 and the Tesla Model Y come in black only.
- The final price. WeatherTech charges shipping on orders under $250 and halves it from $100. A RAV4 FloorLiner for the front and rear rows costs $179.90, so shipping is added at checkout.
The alternatives compared
| Brand | Front and rear set | Surface, as the brand describes it | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrikar | $229, free shipping | Automotive grade leather | Up to 8 per range, 4 ranges |
| WeatherTech | $179.90 plus shipping (RAV4) | Moulded liner | Up to 3 |
| TuxMat | $229.80 (RAV4) | Carpet | Black on the models checked |
| Luxus Car Mats | $299 | Vegan leather | 19 in its Diamond Series |
| CustoArmor | $249 (4 to 5 seats) | Leather look | 12 in its Carreau Collection |
| Car Mats Customs | $249.95 (was $500) | Vegan leather | 18 |
| Ultra Car Mats | $149 (was $172) | PU leather | 16 |
The best alternatives, ranked
1. Matrikar: the waterproof floor that looks like the interior
Matrikar is a Canadian company that designs its mats in Canada and makes every set to order for more than 1,000 vehicle models. Each vehicle interior is 3D scanned, the scan becomes a CAD model of the floor pan, and the mats are cut from that model, with raised side panels that climb the footwell, coverage under the dash with a cutout that keeps the pedals clear, and a one piece rear mat from door to door.
The surface is automotive grade leather, waterproof on top, over a cushion foam core and an anti-slip backing. Slush, salt and spilled coffee wipe off with a damp cloth, the way they do on a liner, but the floor reads as upholstery. Four ranges, Diamond, Hexa, Ribbed and Dual-Layer, each in Front Only ($149), Full Coverage ($229) and 3-Row Set ($289) in Diamond and Hexa. The Dual-Layer Series adds a carpet top layer that lifts out, which gives TuxMat owners the carpet feel in summer and a waterproof base in winter. Shipping is free to Canada and the United States, and the site works in English and in French.
2. Luxus Car Mats: the most colors
Nineteen colors in its Diamond Series, logo and pocket options, and double layer versions. It is the most expensive alternative here at $299 for a front and rear set, $70 more than Matrikar, and its shipping policy lists the production location of the Diamond Series as International.
3. CustoArmor: priced by seat count
$249 for a four or five seat vehicle in the Carreau Collection, with a carbon fiber look option in other collections and a trunk mat add-on.
4. Car Mats Customs: many color combinations
Eighteen color combinations and coverage on the sides of the center console, at $249.95 for a front and rear set, shown against a crossed out price of $500.
5. Ultra Car Mats: the lowest price
$149 for driver, passenger and rear mats in a surface the brand describes as PU leather, with a third row add-on at $79.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to WeatherTech floor mats?
Matrikar, if you want a floor that is waterproof and looks like part of the interior. Its custom fit mats are made to order in automotive grade leather by a Canadian company, cost $229 for a front and rear Diamond set, and ship free to Canada and the US. There is also a side by side comparison of Matrikar, WeatherTech and TuxMat.
What is the best alternative to TuxMat?
Matrikar, for drivers who want more colors and a waterproof surface instead of carpet. A Matrikar front and rear set costs $229 against $229.80 for a TuxMat set on a Toyota RAV4, and the Dual-Layer Series keeps a removable carpet layer for those who like the carpet feel.
Are leather floor mats as waterproof as a WeatherTech liner?
The top surface is. Matrikar's automotive grade leather is waterproof, and liquid sits on top until you wipe it off, with raised side panels that climb the footwell. A moulded liner is a deeper tray, which suits a work vehicle that takes on standing water every day.
How much more does a leather alternative cost?
On October 3, 2026, a Matrikar front and rear set cost $229 with free shipping, against $179.90 plus shipping for a WeatherTech FloorLiner and $229.80 for a TuxMat set on a Toyota RAV4.
Do the alternatives fit my exact vehicle?
Matrikar holds 13,113 configurations across 780 make and model pairs, and each covered vehicle has its own page, for example the Toyota RAV4, with 46 configurations on file. The vehicle selector on every product page confirms your exact configuration before you pay. The full brand comparison is in the best custom fit leather car floor mats of 2026.