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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: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $10,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $17,420 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Side curtain airbags 645      
Sunroof 750   850 850
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Side curtain airbags 555      
Sunroof 600   723 723
CD changer, in-dash 180      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 1,635 2,700 2,160 2,160
Options (change) 1,335 2,373 1,915 1,915
Destination 580 815 815 815
Total Price $21,465 $31,985 $34,590 $38,525
Total Invoice $19,335 $29,646 $32,049 $35,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,984
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,465$31,985$34,590$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-5,065-8,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$28,395$29,525$30,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130$2,040
Total Invoice$19,335$29,646$32,049$35,631
Adjustments for Features0-3,327-4,693-7,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$26,319$27,356$28,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,037$1,830

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200920092009
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$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rack $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$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
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,535$5,125$6,600$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$5,065$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,327-4,693-7,482

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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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