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Toyota Prius vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,328

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $43,429

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,309

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $36,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelPriusPriusSC
TrimBaseTouring430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $66,355
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $57,728
Package 6 3,150 2,775  
Floor mats 184 184  
Cargo net 49 49  
Preferred Accessory Package     197
Rear spoiler     440
Package 6 2,835 2,497  
Floor mats 112 112  
Cargo net 34 34  
Preferred Accessory Package     117
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 3,383 3,008 637
Options (change) 2,981 2,643 469
Destination 720 720 765
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $24,328 $24,848 $67,757
Total Invoice $22,309 $22,732 $58,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,773
Model Year200920092008
ModelPriusPriusSC
TrimBaseTouring430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H288hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/45 MPG48/45 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16245/40-18
Total Price$24,328$24,848$67,757
Adjustments for Features00-9,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,328$24,848$58,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,309$22,732$58,962
Adjustments for Features00-7,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,309$22,732$51,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus SC

Model Year200920092008
ModelPriusPriusSC
TrimBaseTouring430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar 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
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,350$12,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,880

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20092008
ModelPriusSC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length175.0 in178.5 in
Width67.9 in72.0 in
Height58.1 in53.1 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested332577%
Total Not Requested100023%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested270073%
Total Not Requested100027%

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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