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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $15,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $14,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,990 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $15,373 $29,479 $34,952
Extra Value Package 2 880    
Side curtain airbags 645    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300    
Stability control 650    
4-speed automatic 830    
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Extra Value Package 2 792    
Side curtain airbags 555    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258    
Stability control 559    
4-speed automatic 753    
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 3,305 3,805 1,730
Options (change) 2,917 3,235 1,471
Destination 660 825 825
Total Price $20,955 $36,150 $40,090
Total Invoice $18,950 $33,539 $37,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,213
Model Year200820112011
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,955$36,150$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-9,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$30,355$31,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$18,950$33,539$37,248
Adjustments for Features0-5,376-8,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$28,163$28,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$714

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimXRXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,760$8,555$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795$9,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,376-8,371

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
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.4,579 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, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

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