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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: $11,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $10,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $27,518 $29,578
Stability control 250      
Cruise control 250      
Sport Package 270      
Sunroof 890 890 850 850
215/45WR17 880      
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover     80 80
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Audiophile Package     510  
Stability control 215      
Cruise control 200      
Sport Package 216      
Sunroof 712 712 723 723
215/45WR17 704      
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,696 1,696
Cargo cover     68 68
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 3,995 3,485
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 3,396 2,963
Destination 720 720 645 645
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $34,840 $36,645
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $31,559 $33,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,198
Model Year2009200920062006
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?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$23,140$23,670$34,840$36,645
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,880-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$30,960$31,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$630
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$31,559$33,186
Adjustments for Features0-182-3,515-4,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$28,044$28,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0$564

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920062006
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $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 
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,295$1,495$5,175$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,880$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-3,515-4,578

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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