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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: $22,900

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,675

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $10,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $18,610 $20,920
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $17,028 $19,141
Cargo cover 80 80    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 890 890
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,520 1,300
Audiophile Package 510      
215/45WR17     880  
Cruise control     250  
Cargo cover 68 68    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 712 712
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,281 1,105
Audiophile Package 433      
215/45WR17     704  
Cruise control     200  
Options (change) 3,995 3,485 3,540 2,190
Options (change) 3,396 2,963 2,897 1,817
Destination 645 645 750 750
Total Price $34,840 $36,645 $22,900 $23,860
Total Invoice $31,559 $33,186 $20,675 $21,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,369
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$34,840$36,645$22,900$23,860
Adjustments for Features-3,880-5,0550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$31,590$22,900$23,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0$760
Total Invoice$31,559$33,186$20,675$21,708
Adjustments for Features-3,515-4,5780-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,044$28,608$20,675$21,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$564$0$851

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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  
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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,350$1,295$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$5,055$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,515-4,5780-182

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in171.9 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height72.8 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 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 Headroom38.7 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
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 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%

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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