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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: $22,880

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $15,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,638

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $14,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrixMatrix
TrimLimitedSHOSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $16,798 $18,994
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,520 1,300
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 95 10 10
Sunroof 995   890 890
Package 303A 2,800      
Package 401A   2,000    
215/45WR17     880  
Stability control     250  
Cruise control     250  
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 1,281 1,105
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 83 8 8
Sunroof 866   712 712
Package 303A 2,436      
Package 401A   1,740    
215/45WR17     704  
Stability control     215  
Cruise control     200  
Options (change) 5,740 3,945 3,800 2,200
Options (change) 4,995 3,433 3,120 1,825
Destination 795 795 720 720
Total Price $38,690 $42,895 $22,880 $23,680
Total Invoice $35,425 $39,263 $20,638 $21,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,998
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrixMatrix
TrimLimitedSHOSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6365hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$38,690$42,895$22,880$23,680
Adjustments for Features-7,415-8,4900-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,275$34,405$22,880$23,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$475
Total Invoice$35,425$39,263$20,638$21,539
Adjustments for Features-6,789-7,7710-296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,636$31,492$20,638$21,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,856$0$605

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelTaurusTaurusMatrixMatrix
TrimLimitedSHOSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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  
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,585$9,660$1,170$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,415$8,490$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,789-7,7710-296

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in102.4 in
Length202.9 in171.9 in
Width76.2 in69.5 in
Height60.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.161.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2575100%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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