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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: $22,900

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $11,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,675

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $11,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelMatrixMatrixExplorerExplorer
TrimSXRSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $17,028 $19,141 $27,273 $30,178
215/45WR17 880      
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 890 890    
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,995 1,995
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Cargo cover     90 90
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
215/45WR17 704      
Cruise control 200      
Sunroof 712 712    
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,696 1,696
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Cargo cover     77 77
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 3,540 2,190 4,445 2,645
Options (change) 2,897 1,817 3,779 2,249
Destination 750 750 785 785
Total Price $22,900 $23,860 $34,475 $35,825
Total Invoice $20,675 $21,708 $31,837 $33,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,649
Model Year2010201020082008
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$22,900$23,860$34,475$35,825
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,970-6,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,900$23,660$28,505$29,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0$850
Total Invoice$20,675$21,708$31,837$33,212
Adjustments for Features0-182-5,513-5,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,675$21,526$26,324$27,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$851$0$890

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020082008
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
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$100
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
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 
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
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
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$1,270$1,470$7,240$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,970$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-5,513-5,998

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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