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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: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $9,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,990 $29,280 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $15,373 $27,404 $31,044 $33,774
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
CD changer, in-dash 180      
Options (change) 3,545 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,097 0 0 0
Destination 660 815 815 815
Total Price $21,195 $30,095 $34,095 $37,095
Total Invoice $19,130 $28,219 $31,859 $34,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,189
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ 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$21,195$30,095$34,095$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-960-4,035-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$29,135$30,060$29,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925$400
Total Invoice$19,130$28,219$31,859$34,589
Adjustments for Features0-900-3,770-7,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$27,319$28,089$27,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770$221

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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 bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900  $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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $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
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats  $600 
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$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,235$4,195$7,270$10,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$4,035$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900-3,770-7,049

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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 Weight2,680 lb.4,441 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
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%

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