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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: $5,373

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $4,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $22,855 $24,965
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $21,276 $23,239
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 349 349
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Rear spoiler 367      
iPod integration 223 223    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Floor mats     224 224
Sunroof     700  
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 274 274
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Rear spoiler 275      
iPod integration 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Floor mats     139 139
Sunroof     624  
Options (change) 3,706 3,339 1,273 573
Options (change) 2,866 2,591 1,037 413
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $30,396 $32,529 $25,023 $26,433
Total Invoice $27,916 $29,993 $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: $3,198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,710
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X 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$30,396$32,529$25,023$26,433
Adjustments for Features-2,175-2,4100-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,221$30,119$25,023$25,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0$160
Total Invoice$27,916$29,993$23,208$24,547
Adjustments for Features-1,998-2,2220-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,918$27,771$23,208$23,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,853$0$178

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X 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
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
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
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  
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$7,390$7,625$5,215$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$2,410$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,998-2,2220-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20102018
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 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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