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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: $34,039

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $7,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,310

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $6,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $28,435
Base Invoice $35,268 $26,470
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Bodyside moldings   209
Cargo net   51
Floor mats   200
Remote start   499
Navigation system 676  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Bodyside moldings   125
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   127
Remote start   310
Options (change) 2,525 4,779
Options (change) 2,147 4,015
Destination 825 825
Total Price $41,205 $34,039
Total Invoice $38,240 $31,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,576
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,670
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$41,205$34,039
Adjustments for Features-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,615$34,039
Total Invoice$38,240$31,310
Adjustments for Features-4,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,980$31,310

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Solar panel $300
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,280$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2600

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in176.4 in
Width78.9 in68.7 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.0 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 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft339.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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