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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $16,798 $18,994
Convenience Package 250      
Sunroof 850 850 890 890
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,520 1,300
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510 510    
215/45WR17     880  
Stability control     250  
Sport Package     270  
Cruise control     250  
Convenience Package 213      
Sunroof 723 723 712 712
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,281 1,105
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433 433    
215/45WR17     704  
Stability control     215  
Sport Package     216  
Cruise control     200  
Options (change) 3,605 3,355 4,060 2,190
Options (change) 3,065 2,852 3,328 1,817
Destination 785 785 720 720
Total Price $29,790 $31,630 $23,140 $23,670
Total Invoice $27,554 $29,243 $20,846 $21,531

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,645
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,790$31,630$23,140$23,670
Adjustments for Features-2,230-3,0300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,560$28,600$23,140$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$330
Total Invoice$27,554$29,243$20,846$21,531
Adjustments for Features-2,063-2,8010-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,491$26,442$20,846$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$951$0$503

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power sliding rear window$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port $25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,750$1,720$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$3,030$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,063-2,8010-182

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracMatrix
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.5 in102.4 in
Length210.2 in171.9 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height72.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		0.019.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.061.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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