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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: $21,950

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,333

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSELLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $20,265
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $18,745
SYNC 395    
Safety and Security Package 695    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 895 895 890
Stability control   495  
SYNC 344    
Safety and Security Package 605    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Sunroof 779 779 793
Stability control   431  
Options (change) 2,180 1,585 890
Options (change) 1,898 1,380 793
Destination 800 800 795
Total Price $26,615 $30,005 $21,950
Total Invoice $24,499 $27,568 $20,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,113
Model Year200820082013
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSELLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,615$30,005$21,950
Adjustments for Features-2,230-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,385$25,500$21,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$24,499$27,568$20,333
Adjustments for Features-2,053-4,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,446$23,429$20,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$983$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820082013
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSELLimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,050$5,325$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$4,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,053-4,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082013
ModelTaurusMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in102.4 in
Length200.4 in171.9 in
Width74.5 in69.5 in
Height61.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.261.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

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