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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: $26,433

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $5,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,547

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $4,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $24,965
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $23,239
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 349
Rear spoiler 368    
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Floor mats     224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 274
Rear spoiler 276    
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Floor mats     139
Options (change) 3,228 2,860 573
Options (change) 2,512 2,236 413
Destination 725 725 895
Total Price $31,948 $33,580 $26,433
Total Invoice $29,423 $31,045 $24,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,103
Model Year201120112018
ModelForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H473hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15
Total Price$31,948$33,580$26,433
Adjustments for Features-1,925-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,023$31,480$26,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$29,423$31,045$24,547
Adjustments for Features-1,773-1,9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,650$29,104$24,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,454$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201120112018
ModelForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$7,215$7,390$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,773-1,9410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20112018
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 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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