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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $3,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $4,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMatrix
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $24,930 $19,250
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $23,171 $17,420
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585 585 750
3.0L V6 855      
Side curtain airbags       645
CD changer, in-dash       240
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498 498 600
3.0L V6 778      
Side curtain airbags       555
CD changer, in-dash       180
Options (change) 2,185 1,330 1,180 1,635
Options (change) 1,910 1,132 1,004 1,335
Destination 615 615 615 580
Total Price $25,335 $26,130 $26,725 $21,465
Total Invoice $23,517 $24,241 $24,790 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,728
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMatrix
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,335$26,130$26,725$21,465
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1,685-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,175$24,445$23,785$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$390$660$0$0
Total Invoice$23,517$24,241$24,790$19,335
Adjustments for Features-1,077-1,563-2,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,440$22,678$22,063$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$377$615$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMatrix
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Compass  $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$2,495$3,020$4,275$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$1,685$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,077-1,563-2,7270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006
ModelEscapeMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in102.4 in
Length174.9 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height69.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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