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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: $23,800

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,161

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $4,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $20,261 $21,746
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Alloy wheels       390  
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Alloy wheels       348  
Sunroof       757 757
Options (change) 1,734 1,534 1,166 1,240 850
Options (change) 1,450 1,272 996 1,105 757
Destination 775 775 775 795 795
Total Price $29,104 $30,204 $31,836 $23,800 $25,005
Total Invoice $27,130 $28,141 $29,763 $22,161 $23,298

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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: $1,039
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $993
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,104$30,204$31,836$23,800$25,005
Adjustments for Features-4,265-4,965-5,1400-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,839$25,239$26,696$23,800$24,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$855
Total Invoice$27,130$28,141$29,763$22,161$23,298
Adjustments for Features-3,976-4,626-4,8050-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,154$23,515$24,958$22,161$22,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$1,804$0$811

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$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  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,240$7,940$8,115$2,975$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$4,965$5,140$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,976-4,626-4,8050-326

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122013
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.4 in
Length179.5 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,501 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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