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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: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,686

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $8,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $21,725
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $20,006
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Package 8     6,890
Floor mats     184
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Package 8     5,620
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 3,885 2,085 7,074
Options (change) 3,303 1,773 5,732
Destination 785 785 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $33,915 $35,265 $26,229
Total Invoice $31,361 $32,736 $23,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,404
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V676hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18185/65-15
Total Price$33,915$35,265$26,229
Adjustments for Features-1,935-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,980$33,080$26,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0
Total Invoice$31,361$32,736$23,168
Adjustments for Features-1,789-2,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,572$30,708$23,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,136$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,000$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,789-2,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in175.0 in
Width73.7 in67.9 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.6 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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested95075%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested362572%
Total Not Requested140028%

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