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

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Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $50,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelPrius cPrius cModel SModel S
TrimThreeFourBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $69,900 $89,900
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Cargo cover     250 250
Fog lights     500 500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       1,500
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757    
Tech Package     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Fog lights     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 1,240 850 10,250 11,750
Options (change) 1,105 757 0 0
Destination 760 760 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $73,820 $95,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Three
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,922
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelPrius cPrius cModel SModel S
TrimThreeFourBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H302hp E416hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$23,635$24,840$73,820$95,320
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,840-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$68,980$89,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$20,125

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelPrius cPrius cModel SModel S
TrimThreeFourBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$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 
Cargo mat  $40$40
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
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
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$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$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,025$8,515$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$4,840$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326415413

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122013
ModelPrius cModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in116.5 in
Length157.3 in196.0 in
Width66.7 in77.3 in
Height56.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested92549%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested92549%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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