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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: $25,300

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $6,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,610

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $6,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $24,475
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $22,785
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Options (change) 182 182 0
Options (change) 118 118 0
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $31,827 $34,827 $25,300
Total Invoice $29,753 $32,537 $23,610

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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: $1,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year201620162015
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$31,827$34,827$25,300
Adjustments for Features-4,625-4,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,202$30,002$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,753$32,537$23,610
Adjustments for Features-4,324-4,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,429$28,029$23,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201620162015
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$8,675$8,875$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$4,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,324-4,5080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20162015
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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