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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: $25,280

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,806

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelEscapeEscapeMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $18,360
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $16,798
Cargo Package 295 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545 545  
Navigation system 2,695 2,395 1,520
3.0L V6 1,010    
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,990
Sport Package     270
Stability control     250
Sunroof     890
215/45WR17     880
All-Weather Guard Package     150
Cruise control     250
Cargo Package 251 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464 464  
Navigation system 2,291 2,036 1,281
3.0L V6 919    
AWD 1,611 1,611 1,835
Sport Package     216
Stability control     215
Sunroof     712
215/45WR17     704
All-Weather Guard Package     125
Cruise control     200
Options (change) 6,295 4,985 6,200
Options (change) 5,536 4,362 5,288
Destination 695 665 720
Total Price $28,675 $30,065 $25,280
Total Invoice $26,460 $27,739 $22,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,769
Model Year200820082009
ModelEscapeEscapeMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,675$30,065$25,280
Adjustments for Features-690-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,985$27,720$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$265$0$0
Total Invoice$26,460$27,739$22,806
Adjustments for Features-637-2,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,823$25,575$22,806
Cost Above Minimum$248$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820082009
ModelEscapeEscapeMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,910$6,565$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$2,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-637-2,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082009
ModelEscapeMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in102.4 in
Length174.7 in171.9 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height67.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,360 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-speed automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-Weather Guard Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heavy-duty heater0No
Rear heat ducts50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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