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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: $25,434

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $7,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,665

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $7,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $28,235
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $26,284
Premium Package 2,500        
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 46 46 51
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445  
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 183  
Solar Roof Package         3,820
Bodyside moldings         209
Floor mats         200
Premium Package 2,256        
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 30 30 35
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334  
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 119  
Solar Roof Package         3,418
Bodyside moldings         125
Floor mats         127
Options (change) 3,614 931 1,114 1,114 4,280
Options (change) 3,025 650 769 769 3,705
Destination 625 625 625 625 760
Total Price $25,434 $28,251 $27,734 $29,634 $33,275
Total Invoice $23,665 $26,205 $25,774 $27,510 $30,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,746
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,151
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$25,434$28,251$27,734$29,634$33,275
Adjustments for Features-450-2,3500-1,475-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,984$25,901$27,734$28,159$30,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$2,750$3,175$0
Total Invoice$23,665$26,205$25,774$27,510$30,749
Adjustments for Features-419-2,1800-1,369-2,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,246$24,025$25,774$26,141$28,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$779$2,528$2,895$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic $800   
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote climate control    $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$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 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Solar panel    $300
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Navigation system    $600
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $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
Total Value of Features$5,145$7,045$4,695$6,170$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,350$0$1,475$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments-419-2,1800-1,369-2,352

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072012
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in176.4 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested152543%
Total Not Requested200057%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Remote air conditioning25No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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