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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: $24,110

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,472

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $22,375 $24,965
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $20,830 $23,239
Rear spoiler 367      
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Sunroof     850  
Rear spoiler 275      
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Sunroof     757  
Options (change) 3,009 2,642 850 0
Options (change) 2,515 2,243 757 0
Destination 695 695 885 885
Total Price $29,699 $31,532 $24,110 $25,850
Total Invoice $27,540 $29,347 $22,472 $24,124

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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: $3,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,852
Model Year2009200920172017
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$24,110$25,850
Adjustments for Features-2,390-2,6250-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,309$28,907$24,110$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$1,190
Total Invoice$27,540$29,347$22,472$24,124
Adjustments for Features-2,216-2,4430-513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,324$26,904$22,472$23,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,580$0$1,139

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2009200920172017
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera   $200
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  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
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$5,075$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$2,625$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,216-2,4430-513

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.4 in
Length179.5 in158.7 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,531 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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