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

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Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius v Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,480

Toyota Prius v Five   
Difference: $30,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelModel SModel SPrius v
TrimBasePerformanceFive
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $30,140
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Advanced Technology Package     5,580
Tech Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Advanced Technology Package     4,987
Options (change) 6,250 6,250 5,580
Options (change) 0 0 4,987
Destination 1,170 1,170 760
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $67,320 $92,320 $36,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius v Five
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,122
Model Year201220122012
ModelModel SModel SPrius v
TrimBasePerformanceFive
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine302hp E416hp E98hp I4 H
TransmissionA1A1CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21215/50-17
Total Price$67,320$92,320$36,480
Adjustments for Features-135-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,185$88,260$36,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,075$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year201220122012
ModelModel SModel SPrius v
TrimBasePerformanceFive
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$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
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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
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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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$5,685$9,610$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments132780

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20122012
ModelModel SPrius v
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.5 in109.4 in
Length196.0 in181.7 in
Width77.3 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in62.0 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft367.3 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 v Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Parking guidance system - active500No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested120044%
Total Not Requested150056%

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