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

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Toyota Prius c vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $14,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $13,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cExplorerExplorer
TrimThreeFourXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $30,027 $35,268
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system     795 795
Package 205A     2,800  
Cargo cover     135 135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757    
Navigation system     676 676
Package 205A     2,380  
Cargo cover     115 115
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,240 850 5,325 2,525
Options (change) 1,105 757 4,527 2,147
Destination 760 760 825 825
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $38,245 $41,205
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $35,379 $38,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,092
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cExplorerExplorer
TrimThreeFourXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,635$24,840$38,245$41,205
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,710-7,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$32,535$33,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$1,395
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$35,379$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-326-5,282-6,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$30,097$31,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$1,391

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cExplorerExplorer
TrimThreeFourXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$3,320$3,670$9,030$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,710$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-5,282-6,752

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelPrius cExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in112.6 in
Length157.3 in197.1 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height56.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested260086%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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