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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: $30,700

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $3,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,031

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $2,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius Prime
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $33,300
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $31,968
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 248
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Bodyside moldings       209
Floor mats       224
Illuminated door sill trim plates       299
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 154
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Bodyside moldings       125
Floor mats       139
Illuminated door sill trim plates       225
Options (change) 3,444 499 499 980
Options (change) 2,820 322 322 643
Destination 915 915 915 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,500
Total Price $33,754 $34,504 $37,504 $30,700
Total Invoice $31,240 $32,124 $34,912 $29,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,364
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius Prime
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H495hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$33,754$34,504$37,504$30,700
Adjustments for Features-3,860-4,620-4,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,894$29,884$32,584$30,700
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,240$32,124$34,912$29,031
Adjustments for Features-3,573-4,301-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,667$27,823$30,332$29,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$156$2,665$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius Prime
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringAdvanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote climate control   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Larger infotainment display   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Predictive driving advice   $0
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,475$9,235$9,535$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$4,620$4,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,573-4,301-4,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested382587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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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