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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: $30,816

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $48,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelPriusPriusModel SModel SModel S
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Floor mats 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 251 251 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 162 162 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,816 $38,036 $79,500 $99,000 $131,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius Five
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,513
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelPriusPriusModel SModel SModel S
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,816$38,036$79,500$99,000$131,700
Adjustments for Features0-900-7,445-8,195-9,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,816$37,136$72,055$90,805$122,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelPriusPriusModel SModel SModel S
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
4 kWh battery pack $0   
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-compatible player $0   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0   
Head-up display (HUD) $350   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,200$10,745$11,495$12,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$7,445$8,195$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861590522453

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
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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