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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: $25,930

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $45,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620202020
ModelPrius cModel SModel S
TrimFourLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,495 $74,990 $94,990
Toyota Safety Sense 300    
195/50VR16 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Toyota Safety Sense 267    
195/50VR16 267    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 600 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 534 0 0
Destination 835 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,930 $71,690 $91,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Four
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,776
Model Year201620202020
ModelPrius cModel SModel S
TrimFourLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H534hp E778hp E
TransmissionCVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$25,930$71,690$91,690
Adjustments for Features0-8,855-10,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$62,835$81,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,735

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620202020
ModelPrius cModel SModel S
TrimFourLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power charge port door $25$25
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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
High amperage charger $750$750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Total Value of Features$4,825$13,680$14,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,855$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0778695

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162020
ModelPrius cModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in116.5 in
Length157.3 in196.0 in
Width66.7 in77.3 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,497 lb.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Four

Toyota Safety Sense
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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