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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: $24,328

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $12,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,309

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $11,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseTouringXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $29,479 $34,952
Package 6 3,150 2,775    
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49    
Package 202A     3,075  
Navigation system     795 795
Cargo cover     135 135
Package 6 2,835 2,497    
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34    
Package 202A     2,614  
Navigation system     676 676
Cargo cover     115 115
Options (change) 3,383 3,008 4,005 930
Options (change) 2,981 2,643 3,405 791
Destination 720 720 825 825
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $24,328 $24,848 $36,350 $39,290
Total Invoice $22,309 $22,732 $33,709 $36,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,760
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseTouringXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,328$24,848$36,350$39,290
Adjustments for Features00-3,925-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,328$24,848$32,425$33,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$1,375
Total Invoice$22,309$22,732$33,709$36,568
Adjustments for Features00-3,640-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,309$22,732$30,069$31,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$1,389

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseTouringXLTLimited
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$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
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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$0  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,130$7,055$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,925$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,640-5,110

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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.4,579 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
14.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.480.7 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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested115027%

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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested305082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested160050%

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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