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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: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $9,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $15,148 $17,420
Sun and SYNC Package 795        
Convenience Package 595        
Sunroof   850 850   750
Extra Value Package 2       880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       390  
Side curtain airbags       645 645
Stability control       650  
4-speed automatic       830  
CD changer, in-dash       240 240
Sun and SYNC Package 675        
Convenience Package 506        
Sunroof   723 723   600
Extra Value Package 2       792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335  
Side curtain airbags       555 555
Stability control       559  
4-speed automatic       753  
CD changer, in-dash       180 180
Options (change) 1,390 850 850 3,635 1,635
Options (change) 1,181 723 723 3,174 1,335
Destination 815 815 815 580 580
Total Price $30,675 $33,280 $37,215 $20,955 $21,465
Total Invoice $28,454 $30,857 $34,439 $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: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,127
Model Year20092009200920062006
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, 4190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,675$33,280$37,215$20,955$21,465
Adjustments for Features-3,490-4,965-7,990-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,185$28,315$29,225$20,055$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$2,040$0$1,410
Total Invoice$28,454$30,857$34,439$18,902$19,335
Adjustments for Features-3,237-4,604-7,394-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,217$26,253$27,045$18,090$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,036$1,828$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092009200920062006
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$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
911 assist$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
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   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
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$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200  
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$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats $200$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  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,650$9,675$2,585$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$4,965$7,990$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,237-4,604-7,394-8120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092006
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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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