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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: $21,575

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,968

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSESELLimitedSHOS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,110 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $19,565
Base Invoice $25,619 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $18,097
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 10
Rear spoiler   275 275    
Sport Package         1,240
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 8
Rear spoiler   261 261    
Sport Package         1,103
Options (change) 90 365 365 90 1,250
Options (change) 86 347 347 86 1,111
Destination 875 875 875 875 760
Total Price $28,075 $30,780 $35,700 $41,240 $21,575
Total Invoice $26,580 $29,137 $33,787 $39,021 $19,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,733
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSESELLimitedSHOS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20215/45-17
Total Price$28,075$30,780$35,700$41,240$21,575
Adjustments for Features-1,985-3,710-6,825-9,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$27,070$28,875$31,965$21,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$2,785$5,875$0
Total Invoice$26,580$29,137$33,787$39,021$19,968
Adjustments for Features-1,879-3,512-6,459-8,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,701$25,625$27,328$30,245$19,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$924$2,627$5,544$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusMatrix
TrimSESELLimitedSHOS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote start $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200 
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
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net  $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
Satellite radio $200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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$125 
Compass $0$0$0 
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,955$4,680$7,795$10,245$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$3,710$6,825$9,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,879-3,512-6,459-8,7760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,970 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
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%

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