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Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,870

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,630

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $23,704 $25,606
Cruise control 250      
Sport Package 0      
215/45WR17 880      
Stability control 250      
Sunroof 890 890 850 850
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,995 1,995
FWD 0      
Convenience Package     250  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510 510
Cruise control 200      
Sport Package 0      
215/45WR17 704      
Stability control 215      
Sunroof 712 712 723 723
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,696 1,696
FWD 0      
Convenience Package     213  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433 433
Options (change) 3,790 2,190 4,915 4,665
Options (change) 3,112 1,817 4,257 4,044
Destination 720 720 785 785
Total Price $22,870 $23,670 $31,100 $32,940
Total Invoice $20,630 $21,531 $28,746 $30,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,962
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine158hp I4158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5M5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$22,870$23,670$31,100$32,940
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,330-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$23,470$28,770$29,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$1,040
Total Invoice$20,630$21,531$28,746$30,435
Adjustments for Features0-182-2,154-2,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,630$21,349$26,592$27,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$0$951

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power sliding rear window  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear defrost$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,720$1,920$4,050$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,330$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-2,154-2,892

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelMatrixExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase102.4 in130.5 in
Length171.9 in210.2 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height61.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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