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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: $20,475

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $10,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,501

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $10,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrixMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $15,148 $17,420
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Extra Value Package 1       270  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       390  
Side curtain airbags       645 645
Alloy wheels       410  
Stability control       650  
4-speed automatic       830  
Rear spoiler 261 261      
Extra Value Package 1       243  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335  
Side curtain airbags       555 555
Alloy wheels       328  
Stability control       559  
4-speed automatic       753  
Options (change) 275 275 0 3,195 645
Options (change) 261 261 0 2,773 555
Destination 875 875 875 580 580
Total Price $30,690 $35,610 $41,150 $20,515 $20,475
Total Invoice $29,051 $33,701 $38,935 $18,501 $18,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,273
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrixMatrix
TrimSELLimitedSHOXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,690$35,610$41,150$20,515$20,475
Adjustments for Features-4,320-7,185-9,560-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,370$28,425$31,590$19,615$20,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,055$5,220$0$860
Total Invoice$29,051$33,701$38,935$18,501$18,555
Adjustments for Features-4,089-6,800-9,045-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,962$26,901$29,890$17,689$18,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,939$4,928$0$866

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162016201620062006
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  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200  
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  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
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
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$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  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,555$8,420$10,795$2,135$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,320$7,185$9,560$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,089-6,800-9,045-8120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,970 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
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%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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