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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: $28,105

Toyota Prius LE   
Difference: $35,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelPriusPriusModel SModel S
TrimLELimitedBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,535 $32,500 $67,400 $92,400
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350    
Floor mats 225 225    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Cargo cover     250 250
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202    
Floor mats 140 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 1,575 1,575 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 1,342 1,342 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,105 $35,070 $63,570 $88,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,585
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelPriusPriusModel SModel S
TrimLELimitedBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H302hp E416hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$28,105$35,070$63,570$88,570
Adjustments for Features-990-8400-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,115$34,230$63,570$84,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,115$0$20,875

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2020202020122012
ModelPriusPriusModel SModel S
TrimLELimitedBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive, small  $5$5
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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$6,790$6,640$5,800$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$840$0$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-82-560295

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20202012
ModelPriusModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length180.0 in196.0 in
Width69.3 in77.3 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Legroom42.3 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
27.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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

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