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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: $20,445

Toyota Matrix   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,363

Toyota Matrix   
Difference: $1,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelMatrixTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,845 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $17,809 $19,400 $21,127
4-speed automatic 840    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Front buckets   125  
Heated mirrors   95 35
CD player   150  
4-speed automatic 794    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Front buckets   112  
Heated mirrors   85 31
CD player   134  
Options (change) 840 1,365 1,030
Options (change) 794 1,217 917
Destination 760 685 685
Total Price $20,445 $22,880 $24,695
Total Invoice $19,363 $21,302 $22,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,170
Model Year201120062006
ModelMatrixTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,445$22,880$24,695
Adjustments for Features-1,3000-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,145$22,880$23,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385
Total Invoice$19,363$21,302$22,729
Adjustments for Features-1,2310-1,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,132$21,302$21,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$111

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201120062006
ModelMatrixTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,795$1,495$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2310-1,316

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112006
ModelMatrixTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in108.5 in
Length171.9 in197.6 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height61.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.5 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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