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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,840

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $7,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,480

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $6,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedIV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $23,800
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,156
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Solar Roof Package     1,800
Navigation Package     2,480
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Solar Roof Package     1,440
Navigation Package     2,124
Options (change) 5,535 3,835 4,280
Options (change) 4,706 3,261 3,564
Destination 645 645 760
Total Price $36,380 $36,995 $28,840
Total Invoice $32,869 $33,484 $26,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius IV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,748
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedIV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$36,380$36,995$28,840
Adjustments for Features-710-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,670$36,285$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,869$33,484$26,480
Adjustments for Features-641-6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,228$32,841$26,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedIV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Solar panel  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,550$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-641-6430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in68.7 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius IV

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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