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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: $22,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920192019
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $26,195 $28,195 $21,530 $22,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 183 349 349
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432 432 432    
Rear spoiler 367 367        
iPod integration 223 223 223 223    
Universal garage door opener 82 82 82 82    
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166    
Floor mats         224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 119 274 274
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324 324 324    
Rear spoiler 275 275        
iPod integration 145 145 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 54 54 54 54    
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108    
Floor mats         139 139
Options (change) 1,453 1,453 1,086 1,086 573 573
Options (change) 1,025 1,025 750 750 413 413
Destination 695 695 695 695 955 955
Total Price $22,143 $28,143 $27,976 $29,976 $23,058 $24,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius c LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,411
Model Year200920092009200920192019
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T4T4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$22,143$28,143$27,976$29,976$23,058$24,483
Adjustments for Features0-5,740-2,925-5,975-1,740-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,143$22,403$25,051$24,001$21,318$22,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$2,908$1,858$0$1,000

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200920092009200920192019
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900  
CVT    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$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$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver    $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 $75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo tray $40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails $250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200$200
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer $25 $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100$100  
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325  
CD player$125   $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
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  
Heated mirrors $25 $25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75  
Heated front seats $200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,025$8,765$5,950$9,000$4,765$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740$2,925$5,975$1,740$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,313-2,721-5,552-103-121

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092019
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.4 in
Length179.5 in162.4 in
Width70.1 in68.6 in
Height65.9 in59.6 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c L

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 LE

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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