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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: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $19,565
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $18,097
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Premium Package       1,410
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,410
Options (change) 1,267 1,267 1,267 1,255
Destination 645 645 645 760
Total Price $30,360 $32,335 $34,650 $21,735
Total Invoice $27,673 $29,430 $31,490 $20,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,346
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,360$32,335$34,650$21,735
Adjustments for Features-2,430-4,005-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,930$28,330$29,270$21,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,340$0
Total Invoice$27,673$29,430$31,490$20,112
Adjustments for Features-2,215-3,645-4,8890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,458$25,785$26,601$20,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$327$1,143$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
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
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Satellite radio   $200
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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,275$6,650$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$4,005$5,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,215-3,645-4,8890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062012
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
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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