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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $9,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $9,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrixMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $25,675 $29,635 $35,035 $15,148 $17,420
Sunroof 995 995     750
Package 201A 700        
Package 301A   1,000      
Package 401A     2,000    
Extra Value Package 2       880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       390  
Side curtain airbags       645 645
Stability control       650  
4-speed automatic       830  
CD changer, in-dash       240 240
Sunroof 866 866     600
Package 201A 609        
Package 301A   870      
Package 401A     1,740    
Extra Value Package 2       792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335  
Side curtain airbags       555 555
Stability control       559  
4-speed automatic       753  
CD changer, in-dash       180 180
Options (change) 1,695 1,995 2,000 3,635 1,635
Options (change) 1,475 1,736 1,740 3,174 1,335
Destination 795 795 795 580 580
Total Price $30,245 $34,945 $40,950 $20,955 $21,465
Total Invoice $27,945 $32,166 $37,570 $18,902 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,949
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrixMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,245$34,945$40,950$20,955$21,465
Adjustments for Features-3,145-6,060-8,610-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,100$28,885$32,340$20,055$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,785$5,240$0$1,410
Total Invoice$27,945$32,166$37,570$18,902$19,335
Adjustments for Features-2,906-5,578-7,899-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$26,588$29,671$18,090$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,549$4,632$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrixMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Proximity key  $250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$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 $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  
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
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$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$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$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information$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$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,255$8,170$10,720$3,010$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$6,060$8,610$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,906-5,578-7,899-8120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112006
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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
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 401A
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

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

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%

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