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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: $26,433

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $10,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,547

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $9,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $24,965
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $23,239
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349
Floor mats     224
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274
Floor mats     139
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 573
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 413
Destination 815 815 895
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $26,433
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $24,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,761
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V673hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18175/65-15
Total Price$36,780$39,210$26,433
Adjustments for Features-570-2,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,210$36,890$26,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$24,547
Adjustments for Features-524-2,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,308$33,997$24,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
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
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,205$7,955$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$2,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-524-2,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092018
ModelExplorerPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in100.4 in
Length193.4 in162.4 in
Width73.7 in68.6 in
Height72.8 in59.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,531 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 opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%

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 Four

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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