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Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,944

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $35,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelModel SModel SPrius Prime
TrimBasePerformanceAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $33,300
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Floor mats     224
Tech Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Floor mats     139
Options (change) 4,750 4,750 224
Options (change) 0 0 139
Destination 1,170 1,170 920
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -4,500
Total Price $65,820 $90,820 $29,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,066
Model Year201220122018
ModelModel SModel SPrius Prime
TrimBasePerformanceAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA1A1CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21195/65-15
Total Price$65,820$90,820$29,944
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,820$86,895$27,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,075$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year201220122018
ModelModel SModel SPrius Prime
TrimBasePerformanceAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive driving advice  $0
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Total Value of Features$4,985$8,910$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0274-2,791

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20122018
ModelModel SPrius Prime
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in106.3 in
Length196.0 in182.9 in
Width77.3 in69.3 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested78532%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested58526%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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