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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: $24,328

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $12,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,309

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $11,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $21,758 $22,519
Package 202A 3,075      
Navigation system 795 795    
Cargo cover 135 135    
Package 6     3,150 2,775
Floor mats     184 184
Cargo net     49 49
Package 202A 2,614      
Navigation system 676 676    
Cargo cover 115 115    
Package 6     2,835 2,497
Floor mats     112 112
Cargo net     34 34
Options (change) 4,005 930 3,383 3,008
Options (change) 3,405 791 2,981 2,643
Destination 825 825 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $36,350 $39,290 $24,328 $24,848
Total Invoice $33,709 $36,568 $22,309 $22,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,760
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$36,350$39,290$24,328$24,848
Adjustments for Features-3,925-5,49000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,425$33,800$24,328$24,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$520
Total Invoice$33,709$36,568$22,309$22,732
Adjustments for Features-3,640-5,11000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,069$31,458$22,309$22,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,389$0$423

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,055$8,620$3,130$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$5,490$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,640-5,11000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in175.0 in
Width78.9 in67.9 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested160050%

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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested115027%

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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested305082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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