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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: $31,554

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $11,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,171

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $10,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $27,744 $37,945 $35,528 $38,862
Bodyside moldings 209 209    
Floor mats 200 200    
Remote start 529 529    
Cargo net 51 51    
Adaptive cruise control     1,150 1,150
Package 301A     2,600  
Cargo cover     135 135
Package 401A       4,130
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Floor mats 127 127    
Remote start 380 380    
Cargo net 35 35    
Adaptive cruise control     1,004 1,004
Package 301A     2,269  
Cargo cover     118 118
Package 401A       3,604
Options (change) 989 989 3,885 5,415
Options (change) 667 667 3,391 4,726
Destination 760 760 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0 0
Total Price $31,554 $38,774 $42,880 $47,985
Total Invoice $29,171 $36,872 $39,814 $44,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,733
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,554$38,774$42,880$47,985
Adjustments for Features0-900-6,365-8,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,554$37,874$36,515$39,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0$3,005
Total Invoice$29,171$36,872$39,814$44,483
Adjustments for Features0-856-5,910-7,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,171$36,016$33,904$36,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,845$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelPriusPriusExplorerExplorer
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app $25  
Remote climate control $25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
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
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player $0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,765$10,230$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$6,365$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-856-5,910-7,847

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelPriusExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length176.4 in197.1 in
Width68.7 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
21.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117537%
Total Not Requested202563%

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