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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: $36,058

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $5,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $30,005 $34,905
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Package 201A 2,330          
Cold Weather Package 650          
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295 1,295      
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100    
Floor mats         200 200
Advanced Technology Package         4,320  
Bodyside moldings         209 209
Remote start         499 499
Technology Package           2,610
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Package 201A 2,213          
Cold Weather Package 619          
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230 1,230      
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95    
Floor mats         127 127
Advanced Technology Package         3,863  
Bodyside moldings         125 125
Remote start         310 310
Technology Package           2,322
Options (change) 5,440 1,525 1,525 230 5,228 3,518
Options (change) 5,169 1,449 1,449 219 4,425 2,884
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $41,760 $48,025 $51,770 $54,205 $36,058 $36,748

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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: $1,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,659
Model Year202120212021202120152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V698hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA10A10T10T10CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$41,760$48,025$51,770$54,205$36,058$36,748
Adjustments for Features-4,895-8,160-9,685-13,225-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,865$39,865$42,085$40,980$35,608$36,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$5,220$4,115$0$1,140

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year202120212021202120152015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPriusPrius
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700   
FWD    $0$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$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125  
Remote app$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention    $150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
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  
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$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers    $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$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
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$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Digital instruments    $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers    $50$50
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    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
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 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$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger 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     
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$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  
Total Value of Features$9,545$12,810$14,335$17,875$5,100$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,895$8,160$9,685$13,225$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-752-458-504-357-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20212015
ModelExplorerPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in176.4 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 XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested62528%
Total Not Requested157572%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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
Ford Explorer Limited

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
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Headlight washers50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested57535%
Total Not Requested105065%

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