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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: $21,950

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,333

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,280 $33,280 $36,280 $20,265
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,044 $33,774 $18,745
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
Sunroof       890
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
Sunroof       793
Options (change) 670 0 0 890
Options (change) 569 0 0 793
Destination 815 815 815 795
Total Price $30,765 $34,095 $37,095 $21,950
Total Invoice $28,788 $31,859 $34,589 $20,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,139
Model Year2010201020102013
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$30,765$34,095$37,095$21,950
Adjustments for Features-2,475-4,950-8,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,290$29,145$28,620$21,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$330$0
Total Invoice$28,788$31,859$34,589$20,333
Adjustments for Features-2,316-4,625-7,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,472$27,234$26,687$20,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$762$215$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2010201020102013
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 
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 
911 assist$25$25$25 
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 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats $200$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,270$6,745$10,270$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$4,950$8,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,316-4,625-7,9020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20102013
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

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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