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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: $22,985

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,223

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $19,565
Base Invoice $25,675 $29,635 $35,035 $18,097
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 95 95 10
Sunroof 995 995    
Package 201A 700      
Package 301A   1,000    
Package 401A     2,000  
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 83 83 8
Sunroof 866 866    
Package 201A 609      
Package 301A   870    
Package 401A     1,740  
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 1,790 2,090 2,095 2,660
Options (change) 1,558 1,819 1,823 2,366
Destination 795 795 795 760
Total Price $30,340 $35,040 $41,045 $22,985
Total Invoice $28,028 $32,249 $37,653 $21,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,602
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$30,340$35,040$41,045$22,985
Adjustments for Features-2,385-5,800-8,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,955$29,240$32,870$22,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$4,915$0
Total Invoice$28,028$32,249$37,653$21,223
Adjustments for Features-2,203-5,338-7,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,825$26,911$30,154$21,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,086$4,329$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
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
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$3,755$7,170$9,545$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$5,800$8,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,203-5,338-7,4990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112012
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 SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15030%
Total Not Requested35070%

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 S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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