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Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,475

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,590

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixTaurusTaurus
TrimXRXRSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $19,400 $21,127
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645 645    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390   600 600
CD changer, in-dash 240 240   350
Sunroof   750 895 895
Preferred Equipment Group     965  
Front buckets     125  
Front side airbags     390 390
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555 555    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335   534 534
CD changer, in-dash 180 180   312
Sunroof   600 797 797
Preferred Equipment Group     840  
Front buckets     112  
Front side airbags     347 347
Options (change) 2,155 1,635 2,975 2,235
Options (change) 1,862 1,335 2,630 1,990
Destination 580 580 685 685
Total Price $19,475 $21,465 $24,490 $25,900
Total Invoice $17,590 $19,335 $22,715 $23,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,023
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixTaurusTaurus
TrimXRXRSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4164hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionM5M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,475$21,465$24,490$25,900
Adjustments for Features0-300-110-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,475$21,165$24,380$25,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,690$0$905
Total Invoice$17,590$19,335$22,715$23,802
Adjustments for Features0-270-102-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,590$19,065$22,613$23,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$624

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixTaurusTaurus
TrimXRXRSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,810$2,110$1,920$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$110$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-270-102-565

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006
ModelMatrixTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in108.5 in
Length171.3 in197.6 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height61.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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