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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: $21,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $16,990
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Package 201A 2,330        
Extra Value Package 2         880
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300
Stability control         650
4-speed automatic         830
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Package 201A 2,213        
Extra Value Package 2         792
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258
Stability control         559
4-speed automatic         753
Options (change) 4,155 1,825 1,825 130 3,305
Options (change) 3,947 1,734 1,734 124 2,917
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 660
Total Price $42,325 $51,450 $57,810 $59,625 $20,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix XR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,046
Model Year20202020202020202008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T10A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20205/55-16
Total Price$42,325$51,450$57,810$59,625$20,955
Adjustments for Features-8,535-13,125-14,550-20,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,790$38,325$43,260$39,360$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,535$9,470$5,570$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20202020202020202008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $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 
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
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
Cargo net    $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
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 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
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 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
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
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $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
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,995$16,585$18,010$23,725$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,535$13,125$14,550$20,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,047-760-750-4650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20202008
ModelExplorerMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in102.4 in
Length198.8 in171.3 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height69.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested207594%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

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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