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

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Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,246

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $35,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015201520152015
ModelPriusPriusPriusModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,235 $29,805 $39,525 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Floor mats 200 200 200          
Cargo net 51 51 51          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               1,000
Floor mats 127 127 127          
Cargo net 35 35 35          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 251 251 251 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,000
Options (change) 162 162 162 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 760 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,246 $30,816 $38,036 $64,320 $69,700 $74,700 $79,700 $100,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius Four
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,480
Model Year20122012201220152015201520152015
ModelPriusPriusPriusModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8120, 8200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$29,246$30,816$38,036$64,320$69,700$74,700$79,700$100,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,075-570-6,745-5,020-6,745-7,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,246$29,641$35,961$63,750$62,955$69,680$72,955$93,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$6,715$795$0$6,725$10,000$30,625

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012201220152015201520152015
ModelPriusPriusPriusModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000     
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0     
RWD   $0 $0  
AWD    $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600     
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Power charge port door    $25 $25$25
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50     
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0     
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750$750$750$750
4 kWh battery pack  $0     
60 kWh battery pack   $0    
70 kWh battery pack    $0   
85 kWh battery pack     $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150     
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50     
CD player$125$125$125     
DVD-compatible player  $0     
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50     
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Digital instruments$0$0$0     
Fog lights $125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)  $350     
Headlight washers $50$50     
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50     
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0     
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,350$6,250$4,745$10,920$9,195$10,920$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,075$570$6,745$5,020$6,745$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093-1,98456610423533445

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122015
ModelPriusModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length176.4 in196.0 in
Width68.7 in77.3 in
Height58.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft363.4 ft3

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