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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: $36,416

Toyota Prius v Five   
Difference: $5,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,429

Toyota Prius v Five   
Difference: $7,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius v
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $30,935
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $28,798
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  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 69
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 200
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Floor mats         225
Advanced Technology Package         3,335
Bodyside moldings         179
Rear bumper protector         89
Remote start         499
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  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 36
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 120
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Floor mats         140
Advanced Technology Package         2,988
Bodyside moldings         98
Rear bumper protector         54
Remote start         310
Options (change) 7,345 3,430 3,430 440 4,596
Options (change) 6,979 3,259 3,259 419 3,746
Destination 995 995 995 995 885
Total Price $42,360 $46,515 $50,375 $55,375 $36,416
Total Invoice $40,463 $44,450 $48,137 $52,926 $33,429

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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: $1,504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,793
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius v
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$42,360$46,515$50,375$55,375$36,416
Adjustments for Features-4,440-7,705-9,130-13,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,920$38,810$41,245$42,205$36,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$3,325$4,285$0
Total Invoice$40,463$44,450$48,137$52,926$33,429
Adjustments for Features-4,241-7,363-8,724-12,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,222$37,087$39,413$40,338$33,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$3,191$4,116$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPrius v
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
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 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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
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 
Cargo tray    $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $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$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
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
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $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 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $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
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  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $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
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
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
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$8,730$11,995$13,420$17,460$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$7,705$9,130$13,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,241-7,363-8,724-12,5880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerPrius v
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in109.4 in
Length198.3 in181.7 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in62.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.9 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft367.3 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 app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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 headlights200Yes
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 Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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