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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: $25,023

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $8,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $7,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $22,855 $24,965
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $21,276 $23,239
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 349 349
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Floor mats     224 224
Sunroof     700  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 274 274
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Floor mats     139 139
Sunroof     624  
Options (change) 2,352 2,352 1,273 573
Options (change) 1,934 1,934 1,037 413
Destination 850 850 895 895
Total Price $33,297 $36,297 $25,023 $26,433
Total Invoice $30,928 $33,711 $23,208 $24,547

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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: $2,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,286
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$33,297$36,297$25,023$26,433
Adjustments for Features-5,850-6,0500-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,447$30,247$25,023$25,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$160
Total Invoice$30,928$33,711$23,208$24,547
Adjustments for Features-5,434-5,6190-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,494$28,092$23,208$23,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$178

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
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  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$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), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,640$9,840$3,790$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,850$6,050$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,434-5,6190-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length180.9 in162.4 in
Width70.7 in68.6 in
Height66.4 in59.6 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?
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
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?
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
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
Toyota Prius c Three

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 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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