I was about to say that you
I was about to say that you missed one thing, and that's the fuel injectors servicing. I don't have a RAV4 Prim but I do have a 2015 Prius-4. Both obviously have ICEs. The Prius has been a very reliable car. My car has very low miles compared to most cars of 5+ years of age. It currently has 38,360 miles on the odometer.
At about 30k on the odometer, the engine started to sputter a bit while accelerating from a complete stop and while accelerating onto highways. When it was time to visit the Toyota dealership for its scheduled maintenance, I explained the issue to the service manager. He looked at my maintenance record and noted that it was past due on the injection service. Well, since it was sputtering during acceleration, in my mind it made sense. So I didn't question it. I also thought maybe it could be a costly clogged fuel filter or it needed the spark plugs replaced.
After the $400 injectors service, the sputtering issue was gone. I always fill up with quality Shell or Chevron fuel which supposedly has additional cleaning additives. After seeing this video, here, I was quick to call-out that you forgot that costly service every 30k miles. But, before embarrassing myself - I looked up the 2015 Prius Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the fuel injector service. No such mention. And I carefully looked it over from it's first recommended service at 5,000 miles to the last entry for service at 120,000 miles.
While the service that was recommended as "Scheduled Service" fixed the sputtering issue, the service manager at the Toyota dealership stating it as "Scheduled Service" seems to be false. So if it were a factual Scheduled Service - that $400 service completed 3 time in the 100k example you used would've made the 2 cars almost equal in maintenance cost.
I currently have a Model Y AWD Dual Motor with FSD on order. Including tow package. In Pearl White. With Florida tax, destination fee and Florida License it totals to be US$65,250 if my calculations are correct. The Prius (trim level 4) was just over $32k, back in 2015.
Tesla contacted me stating that I should expect delivery by around late September. I keep complete records on (all) costs for my Prius. I have a very detailed computer spreadsheet with all fuel and maintenance costs from the first day I drove the Prius home (new) back on 1 July of 2015. I’ve done this with all my past cars. My past 2011 Honda Fit/Jazz would be less expensive to keep over the Model Y. Admittedly, it’s a pretty odd obsession to keep such tight records on one’s car. But I probably would’ve jumped to the conclusion that the Model Y would be less expensive to own over time than the Prius. My detailed records state the opposite is true. My 2015 Prius will have cost me much less over what I predict the Model Y will cost me. I'm going into purchasing the Model Y with full understanding of this.
I meticulously accounted for every penny spent on the Prius, including buying new tiers/tyres at around 32k miles. $560.79 for 4 new BF Goodrich's including balance, wheel alignment and disposal fee. The Model Y will cost me more, BUT no more annoying 5k mile service visits, no more fuel fill-ups every 2 weeks. I'll just plug it in every night after returning home from work. I haven't looked into the Model Y service intervals. Wheel rotation and balance and brake inspections, I guess. But, it can't be anything close to that of an ICE car.
So with all that said - I'm paying for convenience with the Tesla. Oh, and the tech! I love the Tesla tech! It's over 50 bucks to update the nav (GPS) in the Prius every year, but I've never had it done. And it shows. The Prius’ navigation is awful! I just use a dash-top Garmin. I’m going to love Tesla's over-the-air updates!! The Garmin updates are free. Just plug it into your laptop, but it’s a finicky thing to get going with an update. It’s like you need to have foreplay with it to get the darn thing to update! But, it’s free. Haha …
Lastly, I’m conscientious of my carbon footprint and buying this Model Y will be a massive carbon stain that I’m going to have to offset. Whoever buys my Prius is going to love it. I keep it very clean and very well maintained. That should help offset my carbon footprint, a bit, knowing that it could be on the road for many years if cared for. I plan to make this Model Y my last car purchase. I’m 55 now, so baring any collisions it should outlast me. Public transport is awful in America so having a car is a basic necessity.
Hope you find this (long) comment informative. Good episode! Thank you! All the best to you, sir.