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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: $16,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $24,475
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    
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    
Options (change) 5,740 1,825 1,825 130 0
Options (change) 5,454 1,734 1,734 124 0
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 825
Total Price $42,060 $48,325 $52,070 $54,105 $25,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Four
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,616
Model Year20212021202120212015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V673hp I4 H
TransmissionA10A10T10T10CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21175/65-15
Total Price$42,060$48,325$52,070$54,105$25,300
Adjustments for Features-6,025-9,290-10,815-14,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,035$39,035$41,255$39,275$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$5,220$3,240$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20212021202120212015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius c
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
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$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
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 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $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 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $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
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 
Total Value of Features$9,920$13,185$14,710$18,725$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$9,290$10,815$14,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-960-573-619-3750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20212015
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 app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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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