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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: $23,150

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $15,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,854

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $15,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016201620162016
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 795   795  
Cruise control 250          
Sunroof 890 890        
Sport Package 270          
215/45WR17 880          
Stability control 250          
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 10 10 90 90 90 90
Package 201A     1,600      
Cargo cover     130 130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 755   755  
Cruise control 200          
Sunroof 712 712        
Sport Package 216          
215/45WR17 704          
Stability control 215          
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 8 8 86 86 86 86
Package 201A     1,520      
Cargo cover     124 124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof     1,515 1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 4,070 2,200 4,210 1,815 2,610 220
Options (change) 3,336 1,825 4,000 1,725 2,480 210
Destination 720 720 945 945 945 945
Total Price $23,150 $23,680 $38,555 $44,060 $47,055 $54,135
Total Invoice $20,854 $21,539 $36,842 $42,112 $44,968 $51,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,167
Model Year200920092016201620162016
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,150$23,680$38,555$44,060$47,055$54,135
Adjustments for Features0-200-8,185-12,400-13,065-19,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,150$23,480$30,370$31,660$33,990$34,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$1,290$3,620$4,450
Total Invoice$20,854$21,539$36,842$42,112$44,968$51,742
Adjustments for Features0-182-7,821-11,852-12,486-18,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,854$21,357$29,021$30,260$32,482$33,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0$1,239$3,461$4,260

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092016201620162016
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 $100
Heated steering wheel   $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate   $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50 
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,570$2,770$10,755$14,970$15,635$21,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$8,185$12,400$13,065$19,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-7,821-11,852-12,486-18,461

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelMatrixExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length171.9 in198.3 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height61.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft381.7 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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested132590%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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