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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: $29,810

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,706

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $5,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,671 $27,927
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100 100
Floor mats     225 225
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 60 60
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 3,575 2,070 325 325
Options (change) 3,039 1,760 200 200
Destination 815 815 835 835
Total Price $36,005 $38,435 $29,810 $31,160
Total Invoice $33,173 $35,476 $27,706 $28,962

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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: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,698
Model Year2009200920162016
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)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$36,005$38,435$29,810$31,160
Adjustments for Features-1,565-3,3150-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,440$35,120$29,810$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$725$0
Total Invoice$33,173$35,476$27,706$28,962
Adjustments for Features-1,442-3,0600-1,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,731$32,416$27,706$27,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$673$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2009200920162016
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
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 rack$300$300  
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   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,155$7,905$4,590$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$3,315$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,442-3,0600-1,929

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092016
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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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