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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: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $14,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $15,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelPriusExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,725 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $20,006 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 184        
Package 8 6,890        
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Package 202A   4,100      
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Floor mats 112        
Package 8 5,620        
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Package 202A   3,895      
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 7,074 5,265 230 230 230
Options (change) 5,732 5,002 219 219 219
Destination 580 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0 0 0
Total Price $26,229 $40,280 $43,315 $47,175 $55,165
Total Invoice $23,168 $38,486 $41,410 $45,097 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,413
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelPriusExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,229$40,280$43,315$47,175$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-6,180-8,295-9,970-16,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,229$34,100$35,020$37,205$38,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$920$3,105$4,580
Total Invoice$23,168$38,486$41,410$45,097$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-5,905-7,930-9,531-15,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,168$32,581$33,480$35,566$36,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$899$2,985$4,389

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelPriusExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
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 start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
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 
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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
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
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
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
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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   
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  
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$3,375$9,555$11,670$13,345$19,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,180$8,295$9,970$16,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,905-7,930-9,531-15,756

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelPriusExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length175.0 in198.3 in
Width67.9 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.181.7 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 headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested437587%
Total Not Requested65013%

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 information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested137539%
Total Not Requested217561%

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