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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: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $9,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,112

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $8,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,565 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $18,097 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 1,410      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Satellite radio   195    
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Package 1,255      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Satellite radio   166    
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 1,410 1,585 850 850
Options (change) 1,255 1,347 723 723
Destination 760 815 815 815
Total Price $21,735 $30,870 $33,280 $37,215
Total Invoice $20,112 $28,620 $30,857 $34,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,036
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,735$30,870$33,280$37,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-5,020-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,735$27,125$28,260$28,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$1,795
Total Invoice$20,112$28,620$30,857$34,439
Adjustments for Features0-3,472-4,655-7,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,112$25,148$26,202$26,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,054$1,615

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,020$4,765$6,040$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,745$5,020$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,472-4,655-7,676

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested122598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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