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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: $35,874

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $8,776

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,034

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $9,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $27,744 $37,945
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650        
Cargo cover 130 130 130    
Cargo mat 100 100 100    
Package 401A   2,965      
Floor mats       200 200
Advanced Technology Package       4,320  
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Cargo net       51 51
Remote start       529 529
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,094      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619        
Cargo cover 124 124 124    
Cargo mat 95 95 95    
Package 401A   2,817      
Floor mats       127 127
Advanced Technology Package       3,863  
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Cargo net       35 35
Remote start       380 380
Options (change) 2,030 4,345 230 5,309 989
Options (change) 1,932 4,130 219 4,530 667
Destination 945 945 945 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $44,650 $50,645 $54,410 $35,874 $38,774
Total Invoice $42,677 $48,390 $52,003 $33,034 $36,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,941
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V698hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$44,650$50,645$54,410$35,874$38,774
Adjustments for Features-7,445-9,935-14,385-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,205$40,710$40,025$35,424$38,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$2,820$0$3,350
Total Invoice$42,677$48,390$52,003$33,034$36,872
Adjustments for Features-7,116-9,493-13,749-4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,561$38,897$38,254$32,620$36,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,336$2,693$0$4,252

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote app    $25
Remote climate control    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,895$14,385$18,835$4,900$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,445$9,935$14,385$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,116-9,493-13,749-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in176.4 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
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested211595%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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