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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: $23,441

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $25,735 $32,650
Premium Package 1,500          
Cargo net 46 46 46 46 49 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 100 100
Advanced Technology Package         1,350 1,350
Bodyside moldings         289 289
Floor mats         225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates         299 299
Premium Package 1,338          
Cargo net 30 30 30 30 35 35
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 60 60
Advanced Technology Package         1,202 1,202
Bodyside moldings         199 199
Floor mats         140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates         225 225
Options (change) 1,601 101 101 101 2,312 2,312
Options (change) 1,401 63 63 63 1,861 1,861
Destination 645 645 645 645 1,025 1,025
Total Price $23,441 $27,441 $27,741 $28,641 $29,072 $35,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,297
Model Year200820082008200820212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H496hp I4 H96hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$23,441$27,441$27,741$28,641$29,072$35,987
Adjustments for Features-175-2,1650-1,300-2,895-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,266$25,276$27,741$27,341$26,177$33,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,475$4,075$0$7,065

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820082008200820212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic $800    
CVT    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Brake assist    $50$50
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75$75
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Stability control    $400$400
Temporary spare tire    $150 
Traction control    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Roof rack$300$300 $300  
Roof rails  $250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  
Hood scoop  $100$100  
Rear spoiler  $200   
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Compass $0    
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Heated mirrors$25$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$75  
Trip computer    $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $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  
Metal pedals  $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,995$7,985$5,820$7,120$8,715$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$2,165$0$1,300$2,895$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments-165-2,0230-1,218-287-220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082021
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in180.0 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,011 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 in42.3 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft365.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85024%
Total Not Requested267576%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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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