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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,571

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $4,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSESELXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $16,990
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $15,373
Preferred Equipment Group 965    
Front buckets 125    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600 600 300
Front side airbags 390 390  
Sunroof 895 895  
CD changer, in-dash   350 240
Extra Value Package 2     880
Side curtain airbags     645
4-speed automatic     830
Preferred Equipment Group 840    
Front buckets 112    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 534 534 258
Front side airbags 347 347  
Sunroof 797 797  
CD changer, in-dash   312 180
Extra Value Package 2     792
Side curtain airbags     555
4-speed automatic     753
Options (change) 2,975 2,235 2,895
Options (change) 2,630 1,990 2,538
Destination 685 685 660
Total Price $24,490 $25,900 $20,545
Total Invoice $22,715 $23,802 $18,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,768
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSESELXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6153hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,490$25,900$20,545
Adjustments for Features0-505-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$25,395$19,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0
Total Invoice$22,715$23,802$18,571
Adjustments for Features0-464-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$23,338$17,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$623$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSESELXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,920$2,425$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-624

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in102.4 in
Length197.6 in171.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.2,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.053.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
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
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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