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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: $13,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,610

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $13,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $24,475
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $22,785
Navigation system 795   795    
Package 201A 1,600        
Cold Weather Package 650        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system 755   755    
Package 201A 1,520        
Cold Weather Package 619        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Options (change) 4,770 1,725 2,520 130 0
Options (change) 4,533 1,639 2,394 124 0
Destination 945 945 945 945 825
Total Price $39,115 $43,970 $46,965 $54,045 $25,300
Total Invoice $37,375 $42,026 $44,882 $51,656 $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: $8,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,811
Model Year20162016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V673hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20175/65-15
Total Price$39,115$43,970$46,965$54,045$25,300
Adjustments for Features-5,185-8,950-9,615-15,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,930$35,020$37,350$38,180$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$3,420$4,250$0
Total Invoice$37,375$42,026$44,882$51,656$23,610
Adjustments for Features-4,954-8,554-9,189-15,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,421$33,472$35,693$36,492$23,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,051$3,272$4,071$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20162016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver    $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,080$12,845$13,510$19,760$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,185$8,950$9,615$15,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,954-8,554-9,189-15,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in100.4 in
Length198.3 in157.3 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested22515%
Total Not Requested125085%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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