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

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,830

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $11,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,191

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $9,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimEddie BauerLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $21,765 $24,475
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $20,261 $22,785
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Alloy wheels     390  
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sunroof 723 723 757  
Alloy wheels     348  
Options (change) 3,995 3,485 1,240 0
Options (change) 3,396 2,963 1,105 0
Destination 645 645 825 825
Total Price $34,840 $36,645 $23,830 $25,300
Total Invoice $31,559 $33,186 $22,191 $23,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,458
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimEddie BauerLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$34,840$36,645$23,830$25,300
Adjustments for Features-1,005-2,1800-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,835$34,465$23,830$24,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0$920
Total Invoice$31,559$33,186$22,191$23,610
Adjustments for Features-910-1,9740-513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,649$31,212$22,191$23,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$563$0$906

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimEddie BauerLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,850$4,670$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$2,180$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-1,9740-513

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in100.4 in
Length193.4 in157.3 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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