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Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMatrix
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $16,990
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $15,373
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Extra Value Package 2       880
Side curtain airbags       645
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
CD changer, in-dash       240
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Extra Value Package 2       792
Side curtain airbags       555
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       753
CD changer, in-dash       180
Options (change) 960 960 960 3,545
Options (change) 835 835 835 3,097
Destination 800 800 800 660
Total Price $28,790 $31,530 $32,510 $21,195
Total Invoice $26,577 $29,043 $29,926 $19,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,811
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMatrix
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,790$31,530$32,510$21,195
Adjustments for Features-2,855-4,980-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,935$26,550$26,580$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$645$0
Total Invoice$26,577$29,043$29,926$19,130
Adjustments for Features-2,636-4,587-5,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,941$24,456$24,467$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$526$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMatrix
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedXR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display $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 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$5,065$7,190$8,140$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$4,980$5,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,636-4,587-5,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurus XMatrix
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in102.4 in
Length200.3 in171.3 in
Width74.9 in69.9 in
Height67.4 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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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