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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: $28,435

Toyota Prius LE   
Difference: $2,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $25,735 $32,650
Sun and SYNC Package 795        
Convenience Package 595        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 100 100
Sunroof   850 850    
Advanced Technology Package       1,350 1,350
Floor mats       225 225
Sun and SYNC Package 675        
Convenience Package 506        
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 60 60
Sunroof   723 723    
Advanced Technology Package       1,202 1,202
Floor mats       140 140
Options (change) 1,465 925 925 1,675 1,675
Options (change) 1,245 787 787 1,402 1,402
Destination 815 815 815 1,025 1,025
Total Price $30,750 $33,355 $37,290 $28,435 $35,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,247
Model Year20092009200920212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V696hp I4 H96hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$30,750$33,355$37,290$28,435$35,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-4,750-1,825-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$31,880$32,540$26,610$33,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,790$0$7,065

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092009200920212021
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire   $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,065$6,540$9,815$6,890$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$4,750$1,825$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,367-4,395-156-115

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092021
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in180.0 in
Width73.7 in69.3 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,011 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 in42.3 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft365.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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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