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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: $34,087

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $13,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,424

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $13,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $28,650
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $26,671
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo cover 130 130  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Advanced Technology Package     1,935
Premium Convenience Package     1,705
Bodyside moldings     289
Cargo net     49
Floor mats     225
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Cargo cover 124 124  
All-weather floor mats 71 71 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Advanced Technology Package     1,722
Premium Convenience Package     1,537
Bodyside moldings     199
Cargo net     35
Floor mats     140
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225
Options (change) 4,950 205 4,602
Options (change) 4,704 195 3,918
Destination 945 945 835
Total Price $47,195 $54,120 $34,087
Total Invoice $45,091 $51,727 $31,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,227
Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V695hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$47,195$54,120$34,087
Adjustments for Features-6,740-10,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,455$43,140$34,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$45,091$51,727$31,424
Adjustments for Features-6,440-10,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,651$41,232$31,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,581$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,705$16,945$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,740$10,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,440-10,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.4 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150069%
Total Not Requested67531%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested240075%
Total Not Requested80025%
Premium Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
JBL, 10 speakers350No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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