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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: $33,988

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $13,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,370

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $13,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $29,135
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $27,122
Package 301A 2,240      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 100
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Package 401A   3,875    
Floor mats       225
Advanced Technology Package       1,350
Premium Convenience Package       1,705
Bodyside moldings       289
Illuminated door sill trim plates       299
Package 301A 2,127      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 60
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Package 401A   3,681    
Floor mats       140
Advanced Technology Package       1,202
Premium Convenience Package       1,537
Bodyside moldings       199
Illuminated door sill trim plates       225
Options (change) 4,285 5,920 350 3,968
Options (change) 4,070 5,624 333 3,363
Destination 995 995 995 885
Total Price $47,370 $52,865 $55,285 $33,988
Total Invoice $45,261 $50,502 $52,840 $31,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,336
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V695hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$47,370$52,865$55,285$33,988
Adjustments for Features-6,860-8,850-11,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$44,015$43,960$33,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$3,450$0
Total Invoice$45,261$50,502$52,840$31,370
Adjustments for Features-6,555-8,454-10,8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,706$42,048$42,016$31,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,342$3,310$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$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 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 $100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,285$15,275$17,750$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,860$8,850$11,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,555-8,454-10,8240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested215076%
Total Not Requested67524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
JBL, 10 speakers350No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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