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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: $26,101

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $3,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,678

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $2,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $27,840 $31,968
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Cargo cover 166 166    
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Bodyside moldings 238 238 209 209
All-weather floor mats 69 69 248 248
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo tray   75    
Floor mats     224 224
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Cargo cover 108 108    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Bodyside moldings 155 155 125 125
All-weather floor mats 39 39 154 154
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo tray   46    
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 3,214 3,289 681 681
Options (change) 2,461 2,507 418 418
Destination 695 695 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $29,904 $32,479 $26,101 $30,401
Total Invoice $27,511 $29,909 $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: $2,823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,931
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H495hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$29,904$32,479$26,101$30,401
Adjustments for Features-980-1,4550-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,924$31,024$26,101$27,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$1,825
Total Invoice$27,511$29,909$24,678$28,806
Adjustments for Features-902-1,3400-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,609$28,569$24,678$26,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,960$0$1,783

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Predictive driving advice  $0$0
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,370$7,845$6,390$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$1,455$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-902-1,3400-2,345

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterPrius Prime
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in182.9 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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