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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: $25,136

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,897

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,468

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072017
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 $29,135
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $27,122
Premium Package 2,500        
Cargo net 46 46 46 46 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 100
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445  
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 183  
Advanced Technology Package         1,350
Bodyside moldings         289
Floor mats         225
Premium Package 2,256        
Cargo net 30 30 30 30 35
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 60
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334  
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 119  
Advanced Technology Package         1,202
Bodyside moldings         199
Floor mats         140
Options (change) 3,316 633 816 816 2,013
Options (change) 2,828 453 572 572 1,636
Destination 625 625 625 625 885
Total Price $25,136 $27,953 $27,436 $29,336 $32,033
Total Invoice $23,468 $26,008 $25,577 $27,313 $29,643

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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: $2,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,741
Model Year20072007200720072017
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 H495hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$25,136$27,953$27,436$29,336$32,033
Adjustments for Features-450-2,3500-1,475-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,686$25,603$27,436$27,861$26,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$2,750$3,175$0
Total Invoice$23,468$26,008$25,577$27,313$29,643
Adjustments for Features-420-2,1860-1,373-4,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,048$23,822$25,577$25,940$24,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$774$2,529$2,892$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072007200720072017
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist    $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver    $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
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
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
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer    $150
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 
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$5,495$7,395$5,045$6,520$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,350$0$1,475$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-2,1860-1,373-4,854

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072017
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
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
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested212560%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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