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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: $57,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SPrius cPrius c
Trim75D100DP100DThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $21,635 $23,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Alloy wheels       390  
Sunroof       850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Alloy wheels       348  
Sunroof       757 757
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,240 850
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,105 757
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 760 760
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,729
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SPrius cPrius c
Trim75D100DP100DThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E73hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionA1A1A1CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-10,205-10,955-12,2200-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,295$90,045$121,480$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0$855

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SPrius cPrius c
Trim75D100DP100DThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack $0$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200  
75 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750  
High amperage charger $750$750  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Total Value of Features$14,080$14,830$16,095$3,875$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,205$10,955$12,220$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments7896835760-326

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,609 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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