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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $12,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 2,505 1,995
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 890 890 850 850
215/45WR17 880      
Stability control 250      
Sport Package 270      
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 2,129 1,696
Cruise control 200      
Sunroof 712 712 723 723
215/45WR17 704      
Stability control 215      
Sport Package 216      
Convenience Package     846  
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 3,698 2,419
Destination 720 720 815 815
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $33,832 $36,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,320
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$23,140$23,670$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,160-7,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$30,620$31,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$680
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-182-5,666-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$28,166$28,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0$679

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,220$1,420$7,380$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,160$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-5,666-7,290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelMatrixExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in113.7 in
Length171.9 in193.4 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height61.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
19.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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