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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: $20,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $21,635 $23,230
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Package 201A 2,330          
Cold Weather Package 650          
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695      
Alloy wheels         390  
Sunroof         850 850
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Package 201A 2,213          
Cold Weather Package 619          
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Alloy wheels         348  
Sunroof         757 757
Options (change) 5,740 1,825 1,825 130 1,240 850
Options (change) 5,454 1,734 1,734 124 1,105 757
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 760 760
Total Price $43,910 $51,450 $57,810 $59,625 $23,635 $24,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Three
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,045
Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT10T10T10T10CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$43,910$51,450$57,810$59,625$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-7,425-10,690-12,115-17,8300-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,485$40,760$45,695$41,795$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$9,210$5,310$0$855

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius cPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$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$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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$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$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 
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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$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  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
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$100
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
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$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$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 front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
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$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,320$14,585$16,010$21,725$3,895$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,425$10,690$12,115$17,830$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,133-619-624-4090-326

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in100.4 in
Length198.8 in157.3 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height69.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested185084%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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