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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: $32,444

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $3,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $2,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,685
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,634
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Advanced Technology Package     1,350
Floor mats     225
Bodyside moldings     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  
Sunroof 723 723  
Advanced Technology Package     1,202
Floor mats     140
Bodyside moldings     199
Options (change) 5,535 3,835 1,864
Options (change) 4,706 3,261 1,541
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $36,380 $36,995 $32,444
Total Invoice $32,869 $33,484 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,504
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V695hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$36,380$36,995$32,444
Adjustments for Features00-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$36,995$30,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,869$33,484$30,070
Adjustments for Features00-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,869$33,484$28,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
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
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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
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$5,625$5,625$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,705

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062018
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%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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