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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: $24,344

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,317

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $27,273 $30,178
Package 6 3,150 2,775    
Rear bumper protector 65 65    
Floor mats 184 184    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Cargo cover     90 90
Package 6 2,835 2,497    
Rear bumper protector 42 42    
Floor mats 112 112    
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Cargo cover     77 77
Options (change) 3,399 3,024 3,885 2,085
Options (change) 2,989 2,651 3,303 1,773
Destination 720 720 785 785
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $24,344 $24,864 $33,915 $35,265
Total Invoice $22,317 $22,740 $31,361 $32,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,386
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,024
Model Year2009200920082008
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?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,344$24,864$33,915$35,265
Adjustments for Features00-2,185-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,344$24,864$31,730$32,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$850
Total Invoice$22,317$22,740$31,361$32,736
Adjustments for Features00-2,020-2,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,317$22,740$29,341$30,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$903

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920082008
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,965$2,965$5,150$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,185$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,020-2,492

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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 audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested292568%
Total Not Requested140032%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested280076%
Total Not Requested90024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested95075%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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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