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Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,885

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,102

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMatrixEscapeEscape
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,565 $21,685 $24,415
Base Invoice $18,097 $20,229 $22,712
Premium Package 1,410    
AWD 2,150 1,750 1,750
Cargo Package   295 295
Sun and Satellite Package   545 545
3.0L V6   1,010  
Premium Package 1,255    
AWD 1,990 1,611 1,611
Cargo Package   251 251
Sun and Satellite Package   464 464
3.0L V6   919  
Options (change) 3,560 3,600 2,590
Options (change) 3,245 3,245 2,326
Destination 760 695 665
Total Price $23,885 $25,980 $27,670
Total Invoice $22,102 $24,169 $25,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,214
Model Year201220082008
ModelMatrixEscapeEscape
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$23,885$25,980$27,670
Adjustments for Features0-715-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,885$25,265$25,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0
Total Invoice$22,102$24,169$25,703
Adjustments for Features0-665-2,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,102$23,504$23,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220082008
ModelMatrixEscapeEscape
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$3,895$4,610$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-665-2,387

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122008
ModelMatrixEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.1 in
Length171.9 in174.7 in
Width69.5 in71.1 in
Height61.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,360 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested088%
Total Not Requested012%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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