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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: $26,400

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $7,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,903

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $6,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $27,840 $31,968
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400    
Cargo cover 182 182    
All-weather floor mats 72 72 248 248
Universal garage door opener 74 74    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198    
Door sill trim plates 36 36    
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Floor mats     224 224
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299 299
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087    
Cargo cover 118 118    
All-weather floor mats 46 46 154 154
Universal garage door opener 48 48    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128    
Door sill trim plates 23 23    
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Floor mats     139 139
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225 225
Options (change) 2,962 2,962 980 980
Options (change) 2,450 2,450 643 643
Destination 825 825 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $33,782 $36,782 $26,400 $30,700
Total Invoice $31,326 $34,111 $24,903 $29,031

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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: $2,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,014
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H495hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$33,782$36,782$26,400$30,700
Adjustments for Features-4,755-4,9550-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,027$31,827$26,400$28,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$1,825
Total Invoice$31,326$34,111$24,903$29,031
Adjustments for Features-4,409-4,5950-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,917$29,516$24,903$26,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$1,788

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote climate control  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
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  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,395$9,595$4,640$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$4,955$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,409-4,5950-2,340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterPrius Prime
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.9 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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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