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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: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMatrixExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $19,565 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $18,097 $23,704 $25,606
Premium Package 1,410    
FWD 0    
SYNC   395  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 1,255    
FWD 0    
SYNC   336  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 1,410 2,750 2,355
Options (change) 1,255 2,417 2,081
Destination 760 785 785
Total Price $21,735 $28,935 $30,630
Total Invoice $20,112 $26,906 $28,472

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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: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,558
Model Year201120082008
ModelMatrixExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$21,735$28,935$30,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,735$26,530$27,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$20,112$26,906$28,472
Adjustments for Features0-2,236-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,112$24,670$25,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$683

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201120082008
ModelMatrixExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$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  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,270$3,675$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,236-3,119

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112008
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested122598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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

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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