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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: $25,023

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720182018
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 $22,855 $24,965
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $21,276 $23,239
Premium Package 2,500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 183 349 349
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 353    
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87 87    
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445    
Floor mats         224 224
Sunroof         700  
Premium Package 2,256          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 119 274 274
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 56    
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334    
Floor mats         139 139
Sunroof         624  
Options (change) 3,568 885 1,068 1,068 1,273 573
Options (change) 2,995 620 739 739 1,037 413
Destination 625 625 625 625 895 895
Total Price $25,388 $28,205 $27,688 $29,588 $25,023 $26,433
Total Invoice $23,635 $26,175 $25,744 $27,480 $23,208 $24,547

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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: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,086
Model Year200720072007200720182018
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$25,388$28,205$27,688$29,588$25,023$26,433
Adjustments for Features-450-2,3500-1,475-2,240-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,938$25,855$27,688$28,113$22,783$22,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$2,750$3,175$0$160
Total Invoice$23,635$26,175$25,744$27,480$23,208$24,547
Adjustments for Features-419-2,1810-1,370-2,078-3,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,216$23,994$25,744$26,110$21,130$21,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$778$2,528$2,894$0$176

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200720072007200720182018
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
Semi-automated parking system     $500
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Brake assist    $50$50
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
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 
Cargo mat    $40$40
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  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
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
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
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 headlights    $200$200
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Trip computer    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
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$5,525$7,425$5,075$6,550$7,315$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,350$0$1,475$2,240$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-419-2,1810-1,370-2,078-3,241

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in100.4 in
Length176.6 in162.4 in
Width68.3 in68.6 in
Height65.0 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,531 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Four

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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