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Toyota Prius vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,830

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,191

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelPriusPriusPrius cPrius c
TrimThreeFourThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,565 $28,235 $21,765 $24,475
Base Invoice $23,799 $26,284 $20,261 $22,785
Solar Roof Package   3,820    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850  
Solar Roof Package   3,418    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757  
Options (change) 0 3,820 1,240 0
Options (change) 0 3,418 1,105 0
Destination 760 760 825 825
Total Price $26,325 $32,815 $23,830 $25,300
Total Invoice $24,559 $30,462 $22,191 $23,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,551
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelPriusPriusPrius cPrius c
TrimThreeFourThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H73hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/48 MPG51/48 MPG53/46 MPG53/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$26,325$32,815$23,830$25,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-1,270-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,325$29,990$22,560$23,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$0$920
Total Invoice$24,559$30,462$22,191$23,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,622-1,183-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,559$27,840$21,008$21,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,281$0$904

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelPriusPriusPrius cPrius c
TrimThreeFourThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Exterior 
Solar panel $300  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
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  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,725$4,550$2,995$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$1,270$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,622-1,183-1,698

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122015
ModelPriusPrius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length176.4 in157.3 in
Width68.7 in66.7 in
Height58.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,500 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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