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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: $25,300

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $12,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,610

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $11,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $24,475
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $22,785
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 202A 3,075    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 202A 2,614    
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Options (change) 5,600 2,525 0
Options (change) 4,761 2,147 0
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $37,945 $40,885 $25,300
Total Invoice $35,065 $37,924 $23,610

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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: $8,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,403
Model Year201120112015
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V673hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20175/65-15
Total Price$37,945$40,885$25,300
Adjustments for Features-4,385-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,560$34,935$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$35,065$37,924$23,610
Adjustments for Features-4,052-5,5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$32,405$23,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,392$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201120112015
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $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
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$8,480$10,045$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,052-5,5190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in100.4 in
Length197.1 in157.3 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.0 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested80025%
Total Not Requested242575%

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