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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: $29,999

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $5,531

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,845

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $4,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,671 $27,927
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Cargo cover 80 80    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Floor mats     225 225
Bodyside moldings     289 289
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Cargo cover 68 68    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Floor mats     140 140
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Options (change) 4,685 2,985 514 514
Options (change) 3,983 2,538 339 339
Destination 645 645 835 835
Total Price $35,530 $36,145 $29,999 $31,349
Total Invoice $32,146 $32,761 $27,845 $29,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,532
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V695hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$35,530$36,145$29,999$31,349
Adjustments for Features-485-4850-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,045$35,660$29,999$29,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$725$0
Total Invoice$32,146$32,761$27,845$29,101
Adjustments for Features-439-4400-1,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,707$32,321$27,845$27,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$670$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,625$5,140$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$485$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-439-4400-1,926

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in178.7 in
Width73.7 in69.3 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.4 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 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft362.7 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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