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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: $25,850

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $4,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,124

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $4,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $24,965
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $23,239
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler 368    
Cargo cover 166 166  
Navigation system 888 888  
Rear spoiler 276    
Cargo cover 108 108  
Options (change) 1,534 1,166 0
Options (change) 1,272 996 0
Destination 795 795 885
Total Price $30,724 $31,956 $25,850
Total Invoice $28,653 $29,875 $24,124

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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: $2,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,857
Model Year201320132017
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)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17175/65-15
Total Price$30,724$31,956$25,850
Adjustments for Features-2,865-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,859$28,916$25,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0
Total Invoice$28,653$29,875$24,124
Adjustments for Features-2,672-2,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,981$27,033$24,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,052$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201320132017
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
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
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 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
Traffic information$25$25 
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 
Floor mats$75$75 
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 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$7,365$7,540$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,672-2,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.4 in
Length169.5 in158.7 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in58.7 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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