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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: $30,816

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $36,941

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,666

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $30,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelPriusPriusSC
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $66,355
Base Invoice $27,744 $37,945 $57,728
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 51 51  
Preferred Accessory Package     197
Rear spoiler     440
Floor mats 127 127  
Cargo net 35 35  
Preferred Accessory Package     117
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 251 251 637
Options (change) 162 162 469
Destination 760 760 765
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0
Total Price $30,816 $38,036 $67,757
Total Invoice $28,666 $36,367 $58,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,548
Model Year201220122008
ModelPriusPriusSC
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH288hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15245/40-18
Total Price$30,816$38,036$67,757
Adjustments for Features0-900-7,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,816$37,136$60,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0
Total Invoice$28,666$36,367$58,962
Adjustments for Features0-861-6,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,666$35,506$52,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,840$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201220122008
ModelPriusPriusSC
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,975$12,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861-6,748

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122008
ModelPriusSC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length176.4 in178.5 in
Width68.7 in72.0 in
Height58.7 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft38.8 ft3

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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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