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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: $29,072

Toyota Prius LE   
Difference: $15,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimLimitedSportLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $25,735 $32,650
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150    
Package 301A 2,600      
Cargo cover 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 401A   4,300    
Advanced Technology Package     1,350 1,350
Bodyside moldings     289 289
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats     225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299 299
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,004    
Package 301A 2,269      
Cargo cover 114 114    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 60 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Package 401A   3,752    
Advanced Technology Package     1,202 1,202
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Cargo net     35 35
Floor mats     140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225 225
Options (change) 5,550 7,250 2,312 2,312
Options (change) 4,845 6,328 1,861 1,861
Destination 895 895 1,025 1,025
Total Price $44,645 $51,245 $29,072 $35,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,853
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimLimitedSportLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V696hp I4 H96hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$44,645$51,245$29,072$35,987
Adjustments for Features-7,165-9,365-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,480$41,880$28,922$35,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$7,065

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2015201520212021
ModelExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimLimitedSportLELimited
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$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$14,205$16,405$7,190$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,165$9,365$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,638-8,665-150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20152021
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in180.0 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,011 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 in42.3 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft365.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2125100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested2508%
Total Not Requested290092%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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