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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: $34,087

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $10,898

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,424

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $10,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $28,650
Base Invoice $35,268 $26,671
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Convenience Package   1,705
Advanced Technology Package   1,935
Bodyside moldings   289
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   299
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Convenience Package   1,537
Advanced Technology Package   1,722
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   140
Illuminated door sill trim plates   225
Options (change) 6,305 4,602
Options (change) 5,360 3,918
Destination 825 835
Total Price $44,985 $34,087
Total Invoice $41,453 $31,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,799
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V695hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$44,985$34,087
Adjustments for Features-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,395$34,087
Total Invoice$41,453$31,424
Adjustments for Features-4,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,223$31,424

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$11,355$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.4 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 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested272565%
Total Not Requested145035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
JBL, 10 speakers350No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%

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