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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: $20,905

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $15,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,895

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $14,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $16,890
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $15,283
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Extra Value Package 2     880
Antilock brakes (ABS)     390
Side curtain airbags     645
Stability control     650
4-speed automatic     830
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Extra Value Package 2     792
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335
Side curtain airbags     555
Stability control     559
4-speed automatic     751
Options (change) 3,805 1,730 3,395
Options (change) 3,235 1,471 2,992
Destination 825 825 620
Total Price $36,150 $40,090 $20,905
Total Invoice $33,539 $37,248 $18,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,175
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$36,150$40,090$20,905
Adjustments for Features-5,895-8,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$31,230$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$33,539$37,248$18,895
Adjustments for Features-5,469-8,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,070$29,016$18,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$946$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,505$11,470$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,895$8,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,469-8,2320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in171.3 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

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%
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%

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