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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,404

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,780

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $27,840 $31,968
Alloy wheels 659        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 248 248
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183    
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Floor mats       224 224
Alloy wheels 495        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 154 154
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119    
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Floor mats       139 139
Options (change) 984 142 325 681 681
Options (change) 703 89 208 418 418
Destination 625 625 625 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $23,404 $27,662 $28,845 $26,101 $30,401
Total Invoice $21,780 $25,715 $26,838 $24,678 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,562
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H495hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5A4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$23,404$27,662$28,845$26,101$30,401
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-3,750-6,160-8,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,404$23,037$25,095$19,941$21,766
Cost Above Minimum$367$0$2,058$0$1,825
Total Invoice$21,780$25,715$26,838$24,678$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-4,299-3,489-5,824-8,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,780$21,416$23,349$18,854$20,624
Cost Above Minimum$364$0$1,933$0$1,770

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote climate control   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0$0
9 kWh battery pack   $0$0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Larger infotainment display   $0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Predictive driving advice   $0$0
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,770$8,395$7,520$9,930$12,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625$3,750$6,160$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,299-3,489-5,824-8,182

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterPrius Prime
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in182.9 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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