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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: $23,932

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $28,195 $25,735 $32,650
Premium Package 2,500        
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
iPod integration 223 223 223    
Cargo net 46 46 46 49 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 100 100
Bodyside moldings 238 238 238 289 289
Advanced Technology Package       1,350 1,350
Floor mats       225 225
Premium Package 2,258        
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
iPod integration 145 145 145    
Cargo net 30 30 30 35 35
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 60 60
Bodyside moldings 155 155 155 199 199
Advanced Technology Package       1,202 1,202
Floor mats       140 140
Options (change) 3,242 742 742 2,013 2,013
Options (change) 2,735 477 477 1,636 1,636
Destination 695 695 695 1,025 1,025
Total Price $23,932 $27,432 $29,632 $28,773 $35,688

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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: $2,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,844
Model Year20092009200920212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H496hp I4 H96hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$23,932$27,432$29,632$28,773$35,688
Adjustments for Features0-3,490-3,925-2,670-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,932$23,942$25,707$26,103$33,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$1,775$0$7,065

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092009200920212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900  
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray $40   
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,820$8,310$8,745$7,490$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,490$3,925$2,670$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,244-3,653-247-188

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092021
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in180.0 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft365.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

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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