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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: $24,344

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,317

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $21,758 $22,519
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Audiophile Package 510      
Cargo cover 90 90    
Package 6     3,150 2,775
Floor mats     184 184
Rear bumper protector     65 65
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Audiophile Package 433      
Cargo cover 77 77    
Package 6     2,835 2,497
Floor mats     112 112
Rear bumper protector     42 42
Options (change) 3,885 2,085 3,399 3,024
Options (change) 3,303 1,773 2,989 2,651
Destination 785 785 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $33,915 $35,265 $24,344 $24,864
Total Invoice $31,361 $32,736 $22,317 $22,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,386
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,024
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$33,915$35,265$24,344$24,864
Adjustments for Features-2,185-2,68500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,730$32,580$24,344$24,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$520
Total Invoice$31,361$32,736$22,317$22,740
Adjustments for Features-2,020-2,49200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,341$30,244$22,317$22,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$0$423

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,650$2,965$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$2,685$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,020-2,49200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082009
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 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.4 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 6
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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested292568%
Total Not Requested140032%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested280076%
Total Not Requested90024%

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