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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMatrixMatrix
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,370 $30,570 $33,080 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $24,587 $28,409 $30,687 $16,798 $18,994
Moon and Tune Package 895        
Navigation system 1,995     1,520 1,300
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,695 2,395    
Sunroof   795   890 890
215/45WR17       880  
Stability control       250  
Sport Package       270  
Cruise control       250  
Moon and Tune Package 761        
Navigation system 1,696     1,281 1,105
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,291 2,036    
Sunroof   676   712 712
215/45WR17       704  
Stability control       215  
Sport Package       216  
Cruise control       200  
Options (change) 2,890 3,490 2,395 4,060 2,190
Options (change) 2,457 2,967 2,036 3,328 1,817
Destination 825 825 825 720 720
Total Price $30,085 $34,885 $36,300 $23,140 $23,670
Total Invoice $27,869 $32,201 $33,548 $20,846 $21,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,373
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMatrixMatrix
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7320, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,085$34,885$36,300$23,140$23,670
Adjustments for Features-3,940-3,090-5,0900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,145$31,795$31,210$23,140$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$5,065$0$330
Total Invoice$27,869$32,201$33,548$20,846$21,531
Adjustments for Features-3,650-2,852-4,7040-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,219$29,349$28,844$20,846$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,130$4,625$0$503

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMatrixMatrix
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
CVT $1000$1000  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50 $50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300 $300  
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,110$4,260$6,260$1,170$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$3,090$5,090$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,650-2,852-4,7040-182

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,255 lb.2,866 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 Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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