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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: $23,815

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,884

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,176

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $20,261 $21,746
Rear spoiler 367      
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Rear spoiler 275      
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 3,009 2,642 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,515 2,243 1,105 757
Destination 695 695 810 810
Total Price $29,699 $31,532 $23,815 $25,020
Total Invoice $27,540 $29,347 $22,176 $23,313

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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: $1,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,710
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,699$31,532$23,815$25,020
Adjustments for Features-3,940-4,1750-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,759$27,357$23,815$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$855
Total Invoice$27,540$29,347$22,176$23,313
Adjustments for Features-3,654-3,8860-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,886$25,461$22,176$22,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$811

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,465$7,700$3,525$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$4,175$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,654-3,8860-326

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.4 in
Length179.5 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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