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

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,488

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $20,140 $21,625
Premium Package 2,350        
Rear spoiler 353 353 353    
Alloy wheels       390  
Sunroof       850 850
Premium Package 2,117        
Rear spoiler 230 230 230    
Alloy wheels       348  
Sunroof       757 757
Options (change) 2,703 353 353 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,347 230 230 1,105 757
Destination 625 625 625 760 760
Total Price $25,123 $27,873 $28,873 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $23,424 $25,856 $26,860 $22,005 $23,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,559
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$25,123$27,873$28,873$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-1,025-150-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,123$25,823$27,848$23,485$24,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,725$0$855
Total Invoice$23,424$25,856$26,860$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,902-954-140-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,424$23,954$25,906$21,865$22,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$2,482$0$811

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
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 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$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$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass $0   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Trip computer   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $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$5,600$7,650$6,625$5,750$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$1,025$150$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,902-954-140-466

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in100.4 in
Length176.6 in157.3 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested262577%

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