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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: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $21,725
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $20,006
Rear spoiler 367    
Cargo cover 166 166  
Cargo net 46 46 49
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Package 8     6,890
Floor mats     184
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo cover 108 108  
Cargo net 30 30 34
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Package 8     5,620
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 2,644 2,277 7,123
Options (change) 2,233 1,961 5,766
Destination 695 695 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $29,334 $31,167 $26,278
Total Invoice $27,258 $29,065 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,064
Model Year200920092006
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H476hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$29,334$31,167$26,278
Adjustments for Features-3,220-3,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,114$27,787$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0
Total Invoice$27,258$29,065$23,202
Adjustments for Features-2,992-3,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,266$25,913$23,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,647$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920092006
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,160$6,320$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$3,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,992-3,1520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested322564%
Total Not Requested180036%

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