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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: $21,145

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,075

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $16,890
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $15,283
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Side curtain airbags 560     645
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Extra Value Package 2       880
Antilock brakes (ABS)       390
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
CD changer, in-dash       240
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Side curtain airbags 476     555
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Extra Value Package 2       792
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       751
CD changer, in-dash       180
Options (change) 1,500 940 940 3,635
Options (change) 1,276 800 800 3,172
Destination 735 735 735 620
Total Price $27,605 $30,045 $32,790 $21,145
Total Invoice $26,041 $28,325 $30,896 $19,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,513
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4
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)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,605$30,045$32,790$21,145
Adjustments for Features-1,540-3,290-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,065$26,755$27,875$21,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$1,810$0
Total Invoice$26,041$28,325$30,896$19,075
Adjustments for Features-1,453-3,102-4,6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,588$25,223$26,265$19,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$1,677$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2007200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net   $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
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $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 
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
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,650$5,400$7,025$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$3,290$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,453-3,102-4,6310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20072007
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
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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