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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: $14,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,351

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $14,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $21,758 $22,519
Navigation system 795   795      
Package 202A 3,225          
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75 65 65
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Package 6         3,150 2,775
Cargo net         49 49
Floor mats         184 184
Navigation system 755   755      
Package 202A 3,064          
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71 71 42 42
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Package 6         2,835 2,497
Cargo net         34 34
Floor mats         112 112
Options (change) 4,225 205 1,000 205 3,448 3,073
Options (change) 4,014 195 950 195 3,023 2,685
Destination 945 945 945 945 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $38,570 $42,450 $45,445 $54,120 $24,393 $24,913
Total Invoice $36,856 $40,582 $43,438 $51,727 $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: $8,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,226
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$38,570$42,450$45,445$54,120$24,393$24,913
Adjustments for Features-5,525-8,490-9,155-16,60500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,045$33,960$36,290$37,515$24,393$24,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$3,245$4,470$0$520
Total Invoice$36,856$40,582$43,438$51,727$22,351$22,774
Adjustments for Features-5,279-8,116-8,751-15,87100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,577$32,466$34,687$35,856$22,351$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$889$3,110$4,279$0$423

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350 $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Digital instruments    $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100    
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,180$12,145$12,810$20,260$3,655$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,525$8,490$9,155$16,605$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,279-8,116-8,751-15,87100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in175.0 in
Width78.9 in67.9 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%

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 headlights500Yes
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 Requested367585%
Total Not Requested65015%

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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