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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,303

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,926

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $3,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $21,500 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $20,210 $21,064 $21,816
Alloy wheels 659          
Rear spoiler 353 353 353      
Cargo net 46 46 46 49 49 49
Floor mats       184 184 184
Alloy wheels 495          
Rear spoiler 230 230 230      
Cargo net 30 30 30 34 34 34
Floor mats       112 112 112
Options (change) 1,058 399 399 233 233 233
Options (change) 755 260 260 146 146 146
Destination 625 625 625 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,150 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $23,478 $27,919 $28,919 $19,303 $20,678 $21,573
Total Invoice $21,832 $25,886 $26,890 $17,926 $18,780 $19,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H476hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$23,478$27,919$28,919$19,303$20,678$21,573
Adjustments for Features-705-5,480-4,4550-250-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,773$22,439$24,464$19,303$20,428$20,698
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,025$0$1,125$1,395
Total Invoice$21,832$25,886$26,890$17,926$18,780$19,532
Adjustments for Features-656-5,081-4,1420-227-792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,176$20,805$22,748$17,926$18,553$18,740
Cost Above Minimum$371$0$1,943$0$627$814

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
4-speed automatic $800    
CVT   $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Traction control   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25   
Hood scoop  $100   
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large $1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass $0    
Digital instruments   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Trip computer   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,395$8,170$7,145$2,690$2,940$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$5,480$4,455$0$250$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-656-5,081-4,1420-227-792

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.0 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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