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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: $30,457

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,077

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,320
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,431
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Cargo net 46 46 51
Bodyside moldings 238 238 209
Satellite radio 453 453  
Remote start 432 432 529
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Solar Roof Package     1,800
Navigation Package     2,380
Floor mats     200
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo net 30 30 35
Bodyside moldings 155 155 125
Satellite radio 340 340  
Remote start 324 324 380
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Solar Roof Package     1,602
Navigation Package     2,139
Floor mats     127
Options (change) 3,767 3,400 5,169
Options (change) 3,052 2,780 4,408
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $30,457 $32,290 $33,249
Total Invoice $28,077 $29,884 $30,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,863
Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$30,457$32,290$33,249
Adjustments for Features-1,455-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,002$30,600$33,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$28,077$29,884$30,599
Adjustments for Features-1,341-1,5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,736$28,320$30,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedFour
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
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Solar panel  $300
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,835$6,070$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,341-1,5640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092011
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in68.7 in
Height65.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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