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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: $25,300

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $42,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelModel SModel SPrius c
TrimBasePerformanceFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $24,475
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Tech Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Options (change) 6,250 6,250 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,170 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $67,320 $92,320 $25,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Four
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,704
Model Year201220122015
ModelModel SModel SPrius c
TrimBasePerformanceFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E73hp I4 H
TransmissionA1A1CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21175/65-15
Total Price$67,320$92,320$25,300
Adjustments for Features-2,515-6,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,805$85,880$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,075$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201220122015
ModelModel SModel SPrius c
TrimBasePerformanceFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $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
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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
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, 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$7,340$11,265$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$6,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2364420

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122015
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested160064%
Total Not Requested88536%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested160070%
Total Not Requested68530%

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