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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: $32,155

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $35,165

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelPriusModel SModel S
TrimFourBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,685 $67,400 $92,400
Advanced Technology Package 1,350    
Floor mats 225    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Cargo cover   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Advanced Technology Package 1,202    
Floor mats 140    
Tech Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 1,575 6,250 6,250
Options (change) 1,342 0 0
Destination 895 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,155 $67,320 $92,320

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,314
Model Year201820122012
ModelPriusModel SModel S
TrimFourBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H302hp E416hp E
TransmissionCVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$32,155$67,320$92,320
Adjustments for Features-9550-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$67,320$88,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,075

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820122012
ModelPriusModel SModel S
TrimFourBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$7,265$6,310$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-8870269

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelPriusModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length178.7 in196.0 in
Width69.3 in77.3 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested91037%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested71031%

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