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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,054

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $5,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,365

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $5,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $28,435
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $26,470
Package 202B 2,950      
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Solar Roof Package       3,820
Bodyside moldings       209
Cargo net       51
Floor mats       200
Remote start       529
Package 202B 2,575      
Navigation system 694 694 694  
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Solar Roof Package       3,418
Bodyside moldings       125
Cargo net       35
Floor mats       127
Remote start       380
Options (change) 5,470 2,520 2,520 4,809
Options (change) 4,775 2,200 2,200 4,085
Destination 895 895 895 810
Total Price $39,365 $41,615 $46,515 $34,054
Total Invoice $36,443 $38,717 $43,286 $31,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,069
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$39,365$41,615$46,515$34,054
Adjustments for Features-3,250-4,865-6,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,115$36,750$40,475$34,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$0
Total Invoice$36,443$38,717$43,286$31,365
Adjustments for Features-3,009-4,526-5,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,434$34,191$37,665$31,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$757$4,231$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote climate control   $25
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Solar panel   $300
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,730$9,345$10,520$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$4,865$6,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,009-4,526-5,6210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20152014
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in176.4 in
Width78.9 in68.7 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested112540%
Total Not Requested170060%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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