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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $9,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $15,148 $17,420
Cargo cover 80 80 80    
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560 645 645
Sunroof 850 850 850   750
Extra Value Package 2       880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       390  
Stability control       650  
4-speed automatic       830  
CD changer, in-dash       240 240
Cargo cover 68 68 68    
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476 555 555
Sunroof 723 723 723   600
Extra Value Package 2       792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335  
Stability control       559  
4-speed automatic       753  
CD changer, in-dash       180 180
Options (change) 1,490 1,490 1,490 3,635 1,635
Options (change) 1,267 1,267 1,267 3,174 1,335
Destination 645 645 645 580 580
Total Price $30,360 $32,335 $34,650 $20,955 $21,465
Total Invoice $27,673 $29,430 $31,490 $18,902 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,177
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,360$32,335$34,650$20,955$21,465
Adjustments for Features-2,640-4,215-5,590-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,720$28,120$29,060$20,055$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,340$0$1,410
Total Invoice$27,673$29,430$31,490$18,902$19,335
Adjustments for Features-2,406-3,836-5,080-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,267$25,594$26,410$18,090$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$327$1,143$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
4-speed automatic   $800 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo net   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings $75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors  $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0  
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,250$5,825$7,200$2,510$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$4,215$5,590$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,406-3,836-5,080-8120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in171.3 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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