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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: $7,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,124

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $6,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $24,965
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $23,239
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Options (change) 2,077 2,077 0
Options (change) 1,756 1,756 0
Destination 850 850 885
Total Price $33,022 $36,022 $25,850
Total Invoice $30,750 $33,533 $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: $1,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,327
Model Year201520152017
ModelForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H473hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18175/65-15
Total Price$33,022$36,022$25,850
Adjustments for Features-5,690-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,332$30,132$25,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,750$33,533$24,124
Adjustments for Features-5,299-5,4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,451$28,050$24,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201520152017
ModelForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights$125$125 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,365$9,565$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$5,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,299-5,4830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20152017
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length180.9 in158.7 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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