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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: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $19,565
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $18,097
SYNC 395    
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Premium Package     1,410
SYNC 336    
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Premium Package     1,255
Options (change) 1,440 1,045 1,410
Options (change) 1,225 889 1,255
Destination 785 785 760
Total Price $27,625 $29,320 $21,735
Total Invoice $25,714 $27,280 $20,112

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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: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,456
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,625$29,320$21,735
Adjustments for Features-2,305-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,320$26,065$21,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$25,714$27,280$20,112
Adjustments for Features-2,146-3,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,568$24,251$20,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$683$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
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  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,525$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,146-3,0290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082011
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested122598%
Total Not Requested252%

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