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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: $21,950

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,333

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200720072007
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,265 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $18,745 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Sunroof 890 850 850 850
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Side curtain airbags   560    
Sunroof 793 723 723 723
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Side curtain airbags   476    
Options (change) 890 1,695 1,135 1,135
Options (change) 793 1,442 966 966
Destination 795 735 735 735
Total Price $21,950 $27,800 $30,240 $32,985
Total Invoice $20,333 $26,207 $28,491 $31,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,489
Model Year2013200720072007
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, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,950$27,800$30,240$32,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-4,280-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,950$25,270$25,960$27,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$1,810
Total Invoice$20,333$26,207$28,491$31,062
Adjustments for Features0-2,385-4,032-5,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,333$23,822$24,459$25,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$637$1,679

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013200720072007
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
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$100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $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 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats   $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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$920$3,450$5,200$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$4,280$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,385-4,032-5,561

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132007
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 XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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