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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: $6,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,333

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,265 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $18,745 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Sunroof 890      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
SYNC   395    
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Sunroof 793      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
SYNC   336    
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Options (change) 890 1,045 650 650
Options (change) 793 889 553 553
Destination 795 785 785 785
Total Price $21,950 $28,325 $30,680 $33,830
Total Invoice $20,333 $26,445 $28,611 $31,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,362
Model Year2013200820082008
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$21,950$28,325$30,680$33,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,945-4,820-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,950$25,380$25,860$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$480$1,655
Total Invoice$20,333$26,445$28,611$31,516
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-4,495-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,333$23,695$24,116$25,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$421$1,491

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013200820082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
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
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$970$3,915$5,790$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945$4,820$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,750-4,495-6,330

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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