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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: $23,200

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $13,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,444

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $12,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,265 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $18,745 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Sport Package 1,240      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 10 100 100 100
Sunroof 890      
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,500    
Sport Package 1,103      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 8 89 89 89
Sunroof 793      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Package 201A   1,309    
Options (change) 2,140 3,330 1,830 1,830
Options (change) 1,904 2,908 1,599 1,599
Destination 795 895 895 895
Total Price $23,200 $36,905 $40,825 $43,505
Total Invoice $21,444 $34,277 $38,022 $40,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,879
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,200$36,905$40,825$43,505
Adjustments for Features0-6,410-9,275-10,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,200$30,495$31,550$33,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,055$2,510
Total Invoice$21,444$34,277$38,022$40,521
Adjustments for Features0-5,954-8,638-9,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,444$28,323$29,384$30,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,061$2,418

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,820$8,230$11,095$12,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,410$9,275$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,954-8,638-9,780

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013
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 Weight2,866 lb.4,535 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?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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