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2020 Tesla Model 3 vs. 2020 Toyota Prius

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Tesla Model 3 and 2020 Toyota Prius contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Tesla Model 3 and the 2020 Toyota Prius.

When we compare the 2020 Tesla Model 3's and the 2020 Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Tesla Model 3 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2020 Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Tesla Model 3's and the 2020 Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Prius is a better car than the 2020 Tesla Model 3.

Pricing: A used 2020 Tesla Model 3 ranges from $16,947 to $26,998 while a used 2020 Toyota Prius is priced between $15,014 to $27,176.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Tesla Model 3 loses 57 percent of its value and the 2020 Toyota Prius loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Toyota Prius retains 21.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Tesla Model 3.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Tesla Model 3’s base engine makes 283 horsepower, and the 2020 Toyota Prius base engine makes 121 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Toyota Prius, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The 2020 Tesla Model 3, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Tesla Model 3 and the 2020 Toyota Prius have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

35000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

39725

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

35000 - 44450

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

24325

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24659

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

22930 - 27900

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22417

Price Range:

16947 - 26998

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

21729

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

21040 - 22417

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

408

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

66074

# Good or Great Deals:

122

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

21579

Price Range:

15014 - 27176

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

20011

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

17024 - 23131

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

89

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

73232

# Good or Great Deals:

15

Tesla Model 3 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.3 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Tesla Model 3

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota Prius

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.429



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

367.3778495203426

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

185.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact Cars)

3.2 - 367.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.35639969351914

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.3 - 13.8

Tesla Model 3 Rankings

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 21

Safest Electric Cars

3 / 30

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 22

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

4 / 22

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

4 / 22

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

4 / 22

Most Affordable Electric Cars

5 / 27

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 30

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

6 / 30

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

7 / 30

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 22

Electric Cars with the Most Legroom

16 / 30

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 22

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

18 / 30

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 15

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 15

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 7

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

9 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

21 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

2020 Tesla Model 3 Trim Levels

Long Range, Performance, Standard Range, Standard Range Plus

2020 Toyota Prius Trim Levels

L Eco, LE, LE AWD-e, Limited, XLE, XLE AWD-e

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years / 120000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

283 hp

Torque:

317 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.078 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.040 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD / RWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not applicable

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

220 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Battery Size/Capacity :

50 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

10 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


58 / 53 / 56

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

655 / 599 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity:

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Cargo Space:

15 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Cargo Space:

27.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

120.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3624 lbs

Width:

82.2 inches

Height:

56.8 inches

Length:

184.8 inches

Wheelbase:

113.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3010 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

180 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/45R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Solid Black

Blue

Deep Blue Metallic

Red

Red Multi-Coat

Silver

Midnight Silver Metallic

White

Pearl White Multi-Coat

Gray

Not available

Green

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Electric Storm Blue

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl / Super White

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Sea Glass Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

White

Black and White

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

White

Not available

Gray

Moonstone

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