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Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $17,420 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Side curtain airbags 645 560    
Sunroof 750 850 850 850
CD changer, in-dash 240      
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Side curtain airbags 555 476    
Sunroof 600 723 723 723
CD changer, in-dash 180      
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Options (change) 1,635 2,795 2,235 2,235
Options (change) 1,335 2,468 1,992 1,992
Destination 580 735 735 735
Total Price $21,465 $28,900 $31,340 $34,085
Total Invoice $19,335 $27,233 $29,517 $32,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,505
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,465$28,900$31,340$34,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,540-4,290-5,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$26,360$27,050$28,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$1,810
Total Invoice$19,335$27,233$29,517$32,088
Adjustments for Features0-2,393-4,040-5,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$24,840$25,477$26,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$637$1,680

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200720072007
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,460$4,000$5,750$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540$4,290$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,393-4,040-5,568

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelMatrixExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in113.7 in
Length171.3 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height61.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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 Eddie Bauer

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 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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