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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: $33,489

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $2,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,965

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,435
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,470
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Solar Roof Package     3,820
Floor mats     200
Bodyside moldings     209
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Solar Roof Package     3,418
Floor mats     127
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 5,535 3,835 4,229
Options (change) 4,706 3,261 3,670
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $36,380 $36,995 $33,489
Total Invoice $32,869 $33,484 $30,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,308
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$36,380$36,995$33,489
Adjustments for Features-660-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$36,335$33,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,869$33,484$30,965
Adjustments for Features-596-5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,273$32,887$30,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFour
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 
Cargo mat  $40
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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Solar panel  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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$5,100$5,100$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-596-5970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in176.4 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

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 Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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