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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedXR
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $16,990
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $15,373
Sunroof 850 850  
Extra Value Package 2     880
Side curtain airbags     645
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300
Stability control     650
4-speed automatic     830
Sunroof 723 723  
Extra Value Package 2     792
Side curtain airbags     555
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258
Stability control     559
4-speed automatic     753
Options (change) 850 850 3,305
Options (change) 723 723 2,917
Destination 785 785 660
Total Price $27,035 $29,125 $20,955
Total Invoice $25,212 $27,114 $18,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,036
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedXR
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,035$29,125$20,955
Adjustments for Features-1,315-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$26,685$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0
Total Invoice$25,212$27,114$18,950
Adjustments for Features-1,226-2,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,986$24,842$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedXR
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,975$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,226-2,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMatrix
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.5 in102.4 in
Length210.2 in171.3 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.021.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.053.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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