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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: $23,058

Toyota Prius c L   
Difference: $6,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120192019
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $21,530 $22,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 349 349
Rear spoiler 368      
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Floor mats     224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 274 274
Rear spoiler 276      
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 1,265 897 573 573
Options (change) 905 629 413 413
Destination 725 725 955 955
Total Price $29,985 $31,617 $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: $2,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,973
Model Year2011201120192019
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLLE
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)?, 7?, 7?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,985$31,617$23,058$24,483
Adjustments for Features-4,850-5,0250-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,135$26,592$23,058$24,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$1,000

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2011201120192019
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLLE
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 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
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, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
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  
Heated mirrors$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  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,190$8,365$3,340$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$5,025$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,499-4,6790-24

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20112019
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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