Ford Focus vs. Toyota Matrix
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Focus and Toyota Matrix contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Focus and the Toyota Matrix.
When comparing the Ford Focus's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota Matrix has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Focus's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the Toyota Matrix.
Pricing: A used 2007 Ford Focus ranges from $2,215 to $10,680 while a used 2007 Toyota Matrix is priced between $3,896 to $10,412.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Focus’s base engine makes 136 horsepower, and the Toyota Matrix base engine makes 126 horsepower. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The Matrix is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles.This gives the Toyota Matrix the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Focus the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Focus and Toyota Matrix are comparable in regards to rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,385
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,030
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,556
Price Range:
$2,215 - $10,680
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
73
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
152,234
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,773
Price Range:
$3,896 - $10,412
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
165,761
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Matrix Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Matrix
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Focus Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Matrix Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Focus Trim Levels
Not yet available
Toyota Matrix Trim Levels
Base, XR
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
136 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
136 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
126 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
122 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
35.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
130.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2783 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
178.4 inches
Wheelbase:
102.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2679 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
61.6 inches
Length:
171.3 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clearcoat
Blue
Aqua Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Gold
Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Liquid Grey Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Kiwi Green Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic / Infra-Red Clearcoat
Silver
CD Silver Clearcoat Metallic
White
Cloud 9 White Clearcoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Cosmic Blue Metallic / Indigo Ink Pearl / Speedway Blue
Gold
Not available
Gray
Phantom Gray Pearl
Green
Not available
Red
Radiant Red
Silver
Silver Streak Mica
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Brown
Dark Pebble Upper/Light Pebble Lower
Gray
Charcoal Upper/Light Flint Lower
Interior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Charcoal / Stone
