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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: $32,843

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $9,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,355

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $10,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelPriusExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimFourXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,685 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $27,634 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 225        
Advanced Technology Package 1,350        
Bodyside moldings 289        
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120 120 120
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,330      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295    
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Package 401A       3,875  
Floor mats 140        
Advanced Technology Package 1,202        
Bodyside moldings 199        
All-weather floor mats 60 114 114 114 114
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,213      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230    
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Package 401A       3,681  
Options (change) 2,263 7,255 3,340 5,920 350
Options (change) 1,826 6,893 3,173 5,624 333
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,843 $42,270 $46,425 $52,865 $55,285
Total Invoice $30,355 $40,377 $44,364 $50,502 $52,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,492
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelPriusExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimFourXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine95hp I4 H290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,843$42,270$46,425$52,865$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,695-6,960-9,950-12,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,843$38,575$39,465$42,915$42,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$4,340$4,285
Total Invoice$30,355$40,377$44,364$50,502$52,840
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-6,651-9,505-11,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,355$36,847$37,713$40,997$40,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$866$4,150$4,118

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelPriusExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimFourXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
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$100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
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$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
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$5,925$9,620$12,885$15,875$18,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,695$6,960$9,950$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,530-6,651-9,505-11,875

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelPriusExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length178.7 in198.3 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 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
24.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested37517%
Total Not Requested182583%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%

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