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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: $16,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,444

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $16,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,265 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $18,745 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Sport Package 1,240        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 10 90 90 90 90
Sunroof 890        
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Package 201A   2,330      
Sport Package 1,103        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 8 86 86 86 86
Sunroof 793        
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Package 201A   2,213      
Options (change) 2,140 4,245 1,915 1,915 220
Options (change) 1,904 4,033 1,820 1,820 210
Destination 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,200 $39,260 $45,000 $48,860 $55,155
Total Invoice $21,444 $37,517 $43,011 $46,698 $52,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,141
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,200$39,260$45,000$48,860$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-8,300-12,890-14,315-20,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,200$30,960$32,110$34,545$35,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150$3,585$4,165
Total Invoice$21,444$37,517$43,011$46,698$52,717
Adjustments for Features0-7,932-12,320-13,682-19,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,444$29,585$30,691$33,016$33,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,106$3,431$3,987

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelMatrixExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,470$10,770$15,360$16,785$22,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,300$12,890$14,315$20,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,932-12,320-13,682-19,145

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelMatrixExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length171.9 in198.3 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height61.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft381.7 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested207594%

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