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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,465

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $15,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,804

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $14,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius Prime
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $33,100
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $31,776
Package 301A 2,240      
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 248
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Package 401A   3,875    
Floor mats       224
Bodyside moldings       209
Illuminated door sill trim plates       299
Package 301A 2,127      
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 154
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Package 401A   3,681    
Floor mats       139
Bodyside moldings       125
Illuminated door sill trim plates       225
Options (change) 2,590 4,225 350 980
Options (change) 2,460 4,014 333 643
Destination 995 995 995 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,500
Total Price $45,675 $51,170 $55,285 $30,465
Total Invoice $43,651 $48,892 $52,840 $28,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,165
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius Prime
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V695hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$45,675$51,170$55,285$30,465
Adjustments for Features-5,945-7,935-11,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,730$43,235$43,675$30,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$3,945$0
Total Invoice$43,651$48,892$52,840$28,804
Adjustments for Features-5,682-7,582-11,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,969$41,310$41,743$28,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,341$3,774$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius Prime
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Larger infotainment display   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Predictive driving advice   $0
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 $100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,760$14,750$18,425$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,945$7,935$11,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,682-7,582-11,0970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerPrius Prime
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in182.9 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.6 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 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested215076%
Total Not Requested67524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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