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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: $22,870

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $16,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,630

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $15,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $16,798 $18,994
Navigation system 795 795 1,520 1,300
Package 205A 2,800      
Cargo cover 135 135    
2.0L I4 995 995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Sport Package     0  
Stability control     250  
Cruise control     250  
Sunroof     890 890
215/45WR17     880  
FWD     0  
Navigation system 676 676 1,281 1,105
Package 205A 2,380      
Cargo cover 115 115    
2.0L I4 906 906    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Sport Package     0  
Stability control     215  
Cruise control     200  
Sunroof     712 712
215/45WR17     704  
FWD     0  
Options (change) 6,320 3,520 3,790 2,190
Options (change) 5,433 3,053 3,112 1,817
Destination 825 825 720 720
Total Price $39,240 $42,200 $22,870 $23,670
Total Invoice $36,285 $39,146 $20,630 $21,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,479
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$39,240$42,200$22,870$23,670
Adjustments for Features-7,760-9,3250-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,480$32,875$22,870$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0$600
Total Invoice$36,285$39,146$20,630$21,531
Adjustments for Features-7,176-8,6500-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,109$30,496$20,630$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,387$0$719

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,355$10,920$1,595$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,760$9,325$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,176-8,6500-182

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in171.9 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.2 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 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested287595%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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