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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: $1,483

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $20,140 $21,625
Premium Package 2,500          
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445    
Alloy wheels         390  
Sunroof         850 850
Premium Package 2,256          
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334    
Alloy wheels         348  
Sunroof         757 757
Options (change) 3,298 798 798 798 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,820 564 564 564 1,105 757
Destination 625 625 625 625 760 760
Total Price $25,118 $28,118 $27,418 $29,318 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $23,460 $26,119 $25,569 $27,305 $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: $1,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,314
Model Year200720072007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$25,118$28,118$27,418$29,318$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-450-2,5000-1,475-300-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,668$25,618$27,418$27,843$23,335$24,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$2,750$3,175$0$855
Total Invoice$23,460$26,119$25,569$27,305$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-420-2,3220-1,374-279-606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,040$23,797$25,569$25,931$21,726$22,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$757$2,529$2,891$0$810

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200720072007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic $800    
CVT    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$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$25  
Roof rack$300$300 $300  
Roof rails  $250   
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  
Hood scoop  $100$100  
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
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$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$75  
Trip computer    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$5,150$6,625$5,450$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,500$0$1,475$300$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-2,3220-1,374-279-606

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20072012
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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested262574%

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