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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: $20,905

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $16,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,895

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $15,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,890 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $15,283 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,500    
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 751      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Package 201A   1,309    
Options (change) 3,395 3,230 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 2,992 2,819 1,510 1,510
Destination 620 895 895 895
Total Price $20,905 $37,025 $40,725 $44,300
Total Invoice $18,895 $34,393 $37,933 $41,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,604
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$20,905$37,025$40,725$44,300
Adjustments for Features0-6,345-9,160-10,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,905$30,680$31,565$33,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$3,185
Total Invoice$18,895$34,393$37,933$41,267
Adjustments for Features0-5,894-8,532-9,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,895$28,499$29,401$31,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$902$3,047

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007201420142014
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
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 net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,960$9,305$12,120$13,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,345$9,160$10,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,894-8,532-9,721

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelMatrixExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length171.3 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height61.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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