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

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Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $39,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelModel SModel SPrius cPrius c
TrimBasePerformanceThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $21,635 $23,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Cargo cover 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Tech Package   3,750    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Cargo cover 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Tech Package   0    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 2,500 6,250 1,240 850
Options (change) 0 0 1,105 757
Destination 1,170 1,170 760 760
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $63,570 $92,320 $23,635 $24,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Three
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,203
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelModel SModel SPrius cPrius c
TrimBasePerformanceThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E73hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionA1A1CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$63,570$92,320$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-1,330-7,7400-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,240$84,580$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,340$0$855

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelModel SModel SPrius cPrius c
TrimBasePerformanceThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0   
85 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000  
High-performance inverter $0  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive $15  
Media drive, small$5   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights $50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$6,155$12,565$4,825$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$7,740$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments1325310-326

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122012
ModelModel SPrius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in100.4 in
Length196.0 in157.3 in
Width77.3 in66.7 in
Height56.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 Requested110048%
Total Not Requested118552%

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