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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: $20,038

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,141

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $21,725
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $20,006
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353  
Cargo net 46 46 46 46 46 49
Floor mats           184
Package 1           650
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230  
Cargo net 30 30 30 30 30 34
Floor mats           112
Package 1           559
Options (change) 399 399 399 46 399 883
Options (change) 260 260 260 30 260 705
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $22,239 $22,739 $27,739 $27,686 $28,939 $20,038
Total Invoice $20,920 $21,380 $25,835 $25,972 $27,021 $18,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,271
Model Year200820082008200820082006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H476hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$22,239$22,739$27,739$27,686$28,939$20,038
Adjustments for Features-180-1,030-5,345-2,905-4,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,059$21,709$22,394$24,781$24,559$20,038
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$685$3,072$2,850$0
Total Invoice$20,920$21,380$25,835$25,972$27,021$18,141
Adjustments for Features-169-968-4,978-2,725-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,751$20,412$20,857$23,247$22,931$18,141
Cost Above Minimum$339$0$445$2,835$2,519$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820082008200820082006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic  $800   
CVT     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist     $50
Side curtain airbags     $350
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25 
Compass  $0   
Digital instruments     $0
Fog lights$125 $125 $125 
Heated mirrors  $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$75 
Trip computer     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,970$3,820$8,135$5,695$7,170$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$1,030$5,345$2,905$4,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-169-968-4,978-2,725-4,0900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082006
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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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