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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: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $14,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $13,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,140 $21,625
Navigation system 795 795    
Package 205A 2,800      
Cargo cover 135 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system 676 676    
Package 205A 2,380      
Cargo cover 115 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 5,325 2,525 1,240 850
Options (change) 4,527 2,147 1,105 757
Destination 825 825 760 760
Total Price $38,245 $41,205 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $35,379 $38,240 $22,005 $23,142

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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: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,092
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$38,245$41,205$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-5,710-7,2750-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,535$33,930$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0$855
Total Invoice$35,379$38,240$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-5,282-6,7520-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,097$31,488$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,391$0$811

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250$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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$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$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$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$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$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  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
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$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$200
Total Value of Features$9,030$10,595$3,320$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$7,275$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,282-6,7520-326

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,558 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested260086%

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