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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: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,370 $31,770 $37,770 $16,990
Base Invoice $25,303 $29,263 $34,663 $15,373
Sunroof 895 895    
Package 201B 700      
Package 301B   1,000    
Package 401B     2,000  
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 779 779    
Package 201B 609      
Package 301B   870    
Package 401B     1,740  
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) 1,595 1,895 2,000 3,545
Options (change) 1,388 1,649 1,740 3,097
Destination 825 825 825 660
Total Price $29,790 $34,490 $40,595 $21,195
Total Invoice $27,516 $31,737 $37,228 $19,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,428
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$29,790$34,490$40,595$21,195
Adjustments for Features-2,120-5,535-7,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,670$28,955$32,685$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$5,015$0
Total Invoice$27,516$31,737$37,228$19,130
Adjustments for Features-1,958-5,093-7,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,558$26,644$29,974$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,086$4,416$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,880$8,295$10,670$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$5,535$7,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,958-5,093-7,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in102.4 in
Length202.9 in171.3 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.153.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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 lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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