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Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,179

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $18,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelPriusPriusModel 3
TrimBaseTouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $49,000
Package 6 4,550 4,175  
Floor mats 184 184  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Package 6 4,095 3,758  
Floor mats 112 112  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 4,734 4,359 1,000
Options (change) 4,207 3,870 0
Destination 720 720 1,200
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 -7,500
Total Price $25,179 $25,699 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,448
Model Year200820082018
ModelPriusPriusModel 3
TrimBaseTouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H258hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/45 MPG48/45 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$25,179$25,699$43,700
Adjustments for Features00-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,179$25,699$38,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year200820082018
ModelPriusPriusModel 3
TrimBaseTouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,065$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments00693

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20082018
ModelPriusModel 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length175.0 in184.8 in
Width67.9 in72.8 in
Height58.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Total Requested257560%
Total Not Requested175040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Total Requested195053%
Total Not Requested175047%

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