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Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $10,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $10,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,725 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $20,006 $30,027 $35,268
Package 8 6,890    
Cargo net 49    
Floor mats 184    
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
Package 8 5,620    
Cargo net 34    
Floor mats 112    
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
Cargo cover   115 115
Options (change) 7,123 3,730 930
Options (change) 5,766 3,171 791
Destination 580 825 825
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $26,278 $36,650 $39,610
Total Invoice $23,202 $34,023 $36,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,201
Model Year200620122012
ModelPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$26,278$36,650$39,610
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,278$32,750$34,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$23,202$34,023$36,884
Adjustments for Features0-3,620-4,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,202$30,403$32,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620122012
ModelPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
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
Total Value of Features$2,930$6,830$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,620-4,856

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelPriusExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length175.0 in197.1 in
Width67.9 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 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
16.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.180.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested387577%
Total Not Requested115023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%

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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