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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: $25,023

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $42,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelPrius cPrius cModel SModel S
TrimThreeFourBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,855 $24,965 $67,400 $92,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349    
Floor mats 224 224    
Sunroof 700      
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Cargo cover     250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274    
Floor mats 139 139    
Sunroof 624      
Tech Package     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 1,273 573 6,250 6,250
Options (change) 1,037 413 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,023 $26,433 $67,320 $92,320

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,385
Model Year2018201820122012
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?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$25,023$26,433$67,320$92,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,625-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,023$25,183$65,695$86,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0$21,075

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2018201820122012
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
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
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
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 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$5,540$6,790$7,165$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,625$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161153381

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelPrius cModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in116.5 in
Length162.4 in196.0 in
Width68.6 in77.3 in
Height59.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,531 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 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%

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