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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: $23,450

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,698

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $26,671 $27,927
Alloy wheels 659        
Cargo net 46 46 46 49 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 100 100
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183    
Bodyside moldings       289 289
Floor mats       225 225
Alloy wheels 495        
Cargo net 30 30 30 35 35
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 60 60
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119    
Bodyside moldings       199 199
Floor mats       140 140
Options (change) 1,030 188 371 663 663
Options (change) 733 119 238 434 434
Destination 625 625 625 835 835
Total Price $23,450 $27,708 $28,891 $30,148 $31,498
Total Invoice $21,810 $25,745 $26,868 $27,940 $29,196

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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: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,542
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$23,450$27,708$28,891$30,148$31,498
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-3,750-4,620-6,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,450$23,083$25,141$25,528$24,803
Cost Above Minimum$367$0$2,058$725$0
Total Invoice$21,810$25,745$26,868$27,940$29,196
Adjustments for Features0-4,297-3,487-4,282-6,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$21,448$23,381$23,658$22,990
Cost Above Minimum$362$0$1,933$668$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$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$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
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$200
Total Value of Features$3,345$7,970$7,095$7,965$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625$3,750$4,620$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,297-3,487-4,282-6,206

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in178.7 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

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

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