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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: $24,160

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $12,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,487

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $11,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimEddie BauerLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $21,785 $24,495
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $20,280 $22,802
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Alloy wheels     390  
Toyota Safety Sense     300  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723 723 757  
Alloy wheels     348  
Toyota Safety Sense     267  
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 1,540 0
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 1,372 0
Destination 815 815 835 835
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $24,160 $25,330
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $22,487 $23,637

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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: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,085
Model Year2009200920162016
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)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$36,780$39,210$24,160$25,330
Adjustments for Features-2,710-4,460-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,070$34,750$23,910$25,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$1,420
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$22,487$23,637
Adjustments for Features-2,493-4,110-2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,339$32,025$22,254$23,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$686$0$1,383

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2009200920162016
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  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
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 $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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$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  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,205$8,955$4,745$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$4,460$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,493-4,110-2330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092016
ModelExplorerPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in100.4 in
Length193.4 in157.3 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,497 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Toyota Safety Sense
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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