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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: $38,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelPriusPriusModel SModel S
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $74,990 $94,990
Floor mats 200 200    
Cargo net 51 51    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Floor mats 127 127    
Cargo net 35 35    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 251 251 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 162 162 0 0
Destination 760 760 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,816 $38,036 $69,690 $89,690

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,302
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelPriusPriusModel SModel S
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH534hp E778hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,816$38,036$69,690$89,690
Adjustments for Features0-900-8,195-9,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,816$37,136$61,495$80,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0$18,735

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201220202020
ModelPriusPriusModel SModel S
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
4 kWh battery pack $0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player $0  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Range alert  $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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,200$11,495$12,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$8,195$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861741664

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft362.3 ft3

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