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Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $20,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelPrius cPrius cModel 3
TrimThreeFourBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $49,000
Alloy wheels 390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Alloy wheels 348    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 390 0 1,000
Options (change) 348 0 0
Destination 760 760 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $22,785 $23,990 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Three
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,650
Model Year201220122018
ModelPrius cPrius cModel 3
TrimThreeFourBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H258hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)53/46 MPG53/46 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15235/45-18
Total Price$22,785$23,990$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-350-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,785$23,640$37,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201220122018
ModelPrius cPrius cModel 3
TrimThreeFourBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$3,320$3,670$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-327898

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122018
ModelPrius cModel 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in113.2 in
Length157.3 in184.8 in
Width66.7 in72.8 in
Height56.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,500 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.0 ft3

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