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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: $22,870

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $16,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,630

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $15,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 795 795
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 890 890    
215/45WR17 880      
Sport Package 0      
Stability control 250      
FWD 0      
Package 205A     2,800  
Cargo cover     135 135
2.0L I4     995 995
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 676 676
Cruise control 200      
Sunroof 712 712    
215/45WR17 704      
Sport Package 0      
Stability control 215      
FWD 0      
Package 205A     2,380  
Cargo cover     115 115
2.0L I4     906 906
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,790 2,190 6,320 3,520
Options (change) 3,112 1,817 5,433 3,053
Destination 720 720 825 825
Total Price $22,870 $23,670 $39,240 $42,200
Total Invoice $20,630 $21,531 $36,285 $39,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,479
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$22,870$23,670$39,240$42,200
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,760-9,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$23,470$31,480$32,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$1,395
Total Invoice$20,630$21,531$36,285$39,146
Adjustments for Features0-182-7,176-8,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,630$21,349$29,109$30,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$0$1,387

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
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$75
Memory system, driver seat   $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
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,795$9,355$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,760$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-7,176-8,650

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelMatrixExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length171.9 in197.1 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height61.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
19.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft380.7 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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested287595%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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