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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: $26,433

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $7,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,547

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $6,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,965
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,239
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 349
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Floor mats       224
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 274
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Floor mats       139
Options (change) 3,310 365 365 573
Options (change) 2,734 236 236 413
Destination 915 915 915 895
Total Price $33,620 $34,370 $37,370 $26,433
Total Invoice $31,154 $32,038 $34,826 $24,547

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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: $997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $880
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H473hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18175/65-15
Total Price$33,620$34,370$37,370$26,433
Adjustments for Features-6,180-6,940-7,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,440$27,430$30,130$26,433
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,154$32,038$34,826$24,547
Adjustments for Features-5,727-6,469-6,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,427$25,569$28,079$24,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$142$2,652$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius c
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
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
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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,715$11,475$11,775$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,180$6,940$7,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,727-6,469-6,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177541%
Total Not Requested260059%

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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