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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius v Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius v Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,118

Toyota Prius v Five   
Difference: $1,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,245

Toyota Prius v Five   
Difference: $978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius v
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $30,935
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $28,798
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 200
Remote start 385 385 499
Sunroof 850 850  
Advanced Technology Package     3,335
Rear bumper protector     89
Floor mats     225
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 120
Remote start 327 327 310
Sunroof 723 723  
Advanced Technology Package     2,988
Rear bumper protector     54
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 4,810 3,305 4,348
Options (change) 4,089 2,810 3,612
Destination 815 815 835
Total Price $37,240 $39,670 $36,118
Total Invoice $34,223 $36,526 $33,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius v

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius v Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,038
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius v
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$37,240$39,670$36,118
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,240$37,920$36,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$34,223$36,526$33,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,611-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,223$34,915$33,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$692$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerPrius v
TrimEddie BauerLimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,815$8,565$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611-60

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20092016
ModelExplorerPrius v
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in109.4 in
Length193.4 in181.7 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in62.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft367.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2600100%

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