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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: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $19,565
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $18,097
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
SYNC 395      
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Premium Package       1,410
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
SYNC 336      
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 1,045 650 650 1,410
Options (change) 889 553 553 1,255
Destination 785 785 785 760
Total Price $28,325 $30,680 $33,830 $21,735
Total Invoice $26,445 $28,611 $31,516 $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: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,677
Model Year2008200820082011
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, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,325$30,680$33,830$21,735
Adjustments for Features-2,845-4,720-6,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,480$25,960$27,135$21,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$1,655$0
Total Invoice$26,445$28,611$31,516$20,112
Adjustments for Features-2,656-4,402-6,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,789$24,209$25,279$20,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2008200820082011
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,915$5,790$7,765$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$4,720$6,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,656-4,402-6,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082011
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 XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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