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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: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $11,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $11,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $21,725
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $20,006
Package 202B 2,950      
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Package 8       6,890
Floor mats       184
Cargo net       49
Package 202B 2,575      
Navigation system 694 694 694  
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
Package 8       5,620
Floor mats       112
Cargo net       34
Options (change) 3,875 925 925 7,123
Options (change) 3,383 808 808 5,766
Destination 895 895 895 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $37,770 $40,020 $44,920 $26,278
Total Invoice $35,051 $37,325 $41,894 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,021
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V676hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20185/65-15
Total Price$37,770$40,020$44,920$26,278
Adjustments for Features-4,125-5,490-6,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,645$34,530$38,005$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$4,360$0
Total Invoice$35,051$37,325$41,894$23,202
Adjustments for Features-3,828-5,120-6,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,223$32,205$35,445$23,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$4,222$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Digital instruments   $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,405$8,770$10,195$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$5,490$6,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,828-5,120-6,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,535 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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested132547%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 8
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
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested387577%
Total Not Requested115023%

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