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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: $35,568

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $13,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $28,790
Package 301A 2,240      
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Floor mats       200
Advanced Technology Package       5,080
Bodyside moldings       209
Remote start       529
Package 301A 2,127      
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Floor mats       127
Advanced Technology Package       4,521
Bodyside moldings       125
Remote start       380
Options (change) 2,470 1,525 230 6,018
Options (change) 2,346 1,449 219 5,153
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 760
Total Price $48,970 $51,770 $54,205 $35,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius Five
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,576
Model Year2021202120212011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionA10T10T10CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21215/45-17
Total Price$48,970$51,770$54,205$35,568
Adjustments for Features-7,995-8,520-12,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,975$43,250$42,145$35,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,275$1,170$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2021202120212011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $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 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$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 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
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 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Door sill trim plates$100   
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 $100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
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$13,110$13,635$17,175$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,995$8,520$12,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-586-443-3260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20212011
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in68.7 in
Height69.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft339.6 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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested167559%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested107562%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

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