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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: $20,070

Toyota Matrix L   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,011

Toyota Matrix L   
Difference: $2,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSESELL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $19,275
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $18,216
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Front buckets 125    
Heated mirrors 95 35  
CD player 150    
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Front buckets 112    
Heated mirrors 85 31  
CD player 134    
Options (change) 1,365 1,030 0
Options (change) 1,217 917 0
Destination 685 685 795
Total Price $22,880 $24,695 $20,070
Total Invoice $21,302 $22,729 $19,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,380
Model Year200620062013
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSESELL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6153hp V6132hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
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$22,880$24,695$20,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,880$23,265$18,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0
Total Invoice$21,302$22,729$19,011
Adjustments for Features0-1,316-1,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,302$21,413$17,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$111$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620062013
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSESELL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
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 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,495$2,925$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,316-1,089

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062013
ModelTaurusMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in102.4 in
Length197.6 in171.9 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		17.061.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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