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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: $24,279

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $11,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $27,518 $29,578
Package 6 3,150 2,775    
Floor mats 184 184    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Cargo cover     80 80
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Package 6 2,835 2,497    
Floor mats 112 112    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Cargo cover     68 68
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 3,334 2,959 4,685 2,985
Options (change) 2,947 2,609 3,983 2,538
Destination 720 720 645 645
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $24,279 $24,799 $35,530 $36,145
Total Invoice $22,275 $22,698 $32,146 $32,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,301
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$24,279$24,799$35,530$36,145
Adjustments for Features00-1,735-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,279$24,799$33,795$34,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$615
Total Invoice$22,275$22,698$32,146$32,761
Adjustments for Features00-1,570-1,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,275$22,698$30,576$31,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$612

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,065$3,065$4,800$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,735$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,570-1,573

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelPriusExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length175.0 in193.4 in
Width67.9 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested267562%
Total Not Requested165038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested255069%
Total Not Requested115031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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