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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: $35,619

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $7,906

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,749

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $8,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedPlatinumFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $28,790
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $26,801
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Advanced Technology Package     5,080
Bodyside moldings     209
Cargo net     51
Floor mats     200
Remote start     529
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Advanced Technology Package     4,521
Bodyside moldings     125
Cargo net     35
Floor mats     127
Remote start     380
Options (change) 1,280 130 6,069
Options (change) 1,218 124 5,188
Destination 945 945 760
Total Price $43,525 $54,045 $35,619
Total Invoice $41,605 $51,656 $32,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,551
Model Year201620162011
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedPlatinumFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$43,525$54,045$35,619
Adjustments for Features-5,550-13,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,975$41,030$35,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,055$0
Total Invoice$41,605$51,656$32,749
Adjustments for Features-5,305-12,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,300$39,216$32,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,916$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201620162011
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedPlatinumFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
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  
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$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,805$18,270$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,550$13,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,305-12,4400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in68.7 in
Height70.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 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 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%

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