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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: $24,393

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $15,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,351

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $15,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimLimitedSportBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $21,758 $22,519
Navigation system 795 795    
Rear bumper protector 75 75 65 65
Cargo cover 130 130    
Package 6     3,150 2,775
Floor mats     184 184
Cargo net     49 49
Navigation system 694 694    
Rear bumper protector 66 66 42 42
Cargo cover 114 114    
Package 6     2,835 2,497
Floor mats     112 112
Cargo net     34 34
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 3,448 3,073
Options (change) 874 874 3,023 2,685
Destination 895 895 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $40,095 $44,995 $24,393 $24,913
Total Invoice $37,391 $41,960 $22,351 $22,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,640
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimLimitedSportBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$40,095$44,995$24,393$24,913
Adjustments for Features-5,790-6,96500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,305$38,030$24,393$24,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$520
Total Invoice$37,391$41,960$22,351$22,774
Adjustments for Features-5,400-6,49500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,991$35,465$22,351$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,474$0$423

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimLimitedSportBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start$150$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  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
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  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$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  
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,230$10,405$3,440$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$6,965$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,400-6,49500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20152009
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 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
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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