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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: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $7,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $7,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $20,140 $21,625
Navigation Package 1,350        
Cargo cover 182 182 182    
Alloy wheels       390  
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation Package 1,157        
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
Alloy wheels       348  
Sunroof       757 757
Options (change) 1,532 182 182 1,240 850
Options (change) 1,275 118 118 1,105 757
Destination 850 850 850 760 760
Total Price $31,177 $31,827 $34,827 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $29,080 $29,753 $32,537 $22,005 $23,142

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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: $1,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,768
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$31,177$31,827$34,827$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-5,690-5,925-6,1250-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,487$25,902$28,702$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0$855
Total Invoice$29,080$29,753$32,537$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-5,307-5,539-5,7220-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,773$24,214$26,815$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$441$3,042$0$811

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
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  
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,265$9,500$9,700$3,575$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$5,925$6,125$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,307-5,539-5,7220-326

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20162012
ModelForesterPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length180.9 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,501 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 Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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