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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $16,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $17,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $15,148 $17,420
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595      
Package 201A 1,600          
Extra Value Package 2         880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390  
Side curtain airbags         645 645
Stability control         650  
4-speed automatic         830  
Sunroof           750
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Package 201A 1,520          
Extra Value Package 2         792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335  
Side curtain airbags         555 555
Stability control         559  
4-speed automatic         753  
Sunroof           600
Options (change) 3,325 1,725 1,725 130 3,395 1,395
Options (change) 3,159 1,639 1,639 124 2,994 1,155
Destination 945 945 945 945 580 580
Total Price $37,670 $43,970 $46,170 $54,045 $20,715 $21,225
Total Invoice $36,001 $42,026 $44,127 $51,656 $18,722 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,687
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$37,670$43,970$46,170$54,045$20,715$21,225
Adjustments for Features-8,795-13,435-13,675-20,200-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$30,535$32,495$33,845$19,815$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,660$3,620$4,970$0$1,410
Total Invoice$36,001$42,026$44,127$51,656$18,722$19,155
Adjustments for Features-8,405-12,841-13,070-19,307-8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,596$29,185$31,057$32,349$17,909$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$3,461$4,753$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrixMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumXRXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic    $800 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350 $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 $150
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600 $600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,480$16,120$16,360$22,885$3,585$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,795$13,435$13,675$20,200$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,405-12,841-13,070-19,307-8130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length198.3 in171.3 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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