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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: $28,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $27,320
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $25,431
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 51
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Solar Roof Package     1,800
Navigation Package     2,380
Bodyside moldings     209
Floor mats     200
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 35
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Solar Roof Package     1,602
Navigation Package     2,139
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     127
Options (change) 486 669 4,640
Options (change) 316 435 4,028
Destination 625 625 760
Total Price $28,006 $29,189 $32,720
Total Invoice $25,942 $27,065 $30,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,601
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$28,006$29,189$32,720
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,131$29,189$31,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,942$27,065$30,219
Adjustments for Features-8110-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,131$27,065$28,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Solar panel  $300
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,795$4,920$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.6 in
Width68.3 in68.7 in
Height65.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

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