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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: $24,344

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $15,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,317

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $16,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $21,758 $22,519
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Package 202A 4,100          
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100    
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Package 6         3,150 2,775
Floor mats         184 184
Rear bumper protector         65 65
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Package 202A 3,895          
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95    
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Package 6         2,835 2,497
Floor mats         112 112
Rear bumper protector         42 42
Options (change) 5,265 230 230 230 3,399 3,024
Options (change) 5,002 219 219 219 2,989 2,651
Destination 995 995 995 995 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $40,280 $43,315 $47,175 $55,165 $24,344 $24,864
Total Invoice $38,486 $41,410 $45,097 $52,726 $22,317 $22,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,240
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 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$40,280$43,315$47,175$55,165$24,344$24,864
Adjustments for Features-6,205-8,570-9,995-16,91000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$34,745$37,180$38,255$24,344$24,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,105$4,180$0$520
Total Invoice$38,486$41,410$45,097$52,726$22,317$22,740
Adjustments for Features-5,929-8,193-9,555-16,16200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,557$33,217$35,542$36,564$22,317$22,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$2,985$4,007$0$423

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201820182018201820092009
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$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
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$50$50$50$50  
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  
Total Value of Features$9,780$12,145$13,570$20,485$3,575$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,205$8,570$9,995$16,910$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,929-8,193-9,555-16,16200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182009
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

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested137539%
Total Not Requested217561%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

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