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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: $28,840

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,480

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $7,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedIV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $23,800
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,156
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850  
Solar Roof Package     1,800
Navigation Package     2,480
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723  
Solar Roof Package     1,440
Navigation Package     2,124
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 4,280
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 3,564
Destination 815 815 760
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $28,840
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $26,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius IV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,889
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedIV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18195/65-15
Total Price$36,780$39,210$28,840
Adjustments for Features-1,590-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$35,870$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$26,480
Adjustments for Features-1,463-3,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,369$33,057$26,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedIV
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Solar panel  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,530$7,280$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,463-3,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092010
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in175.6 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius IV

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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