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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: $29,950

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $198

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,541

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $26,671 $27,927
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Cargo cover 166 166    
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo net 46 46 49 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 100 100
Bodyside moldings 238 238 289 289
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Floor mats     225 225
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Cargo cover 108 108    
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo net 30 30 35 35
All-weather floor mats 39 39 60 60
Bodyside moldings 155 155 199 199
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 3,260 3,260 663 663
Options (change) 2,491 2,491 434 434
Destination 695 695 835 835
Total Price $29,950 $32,450 $30,148 $31,498
Total Invoice $27,541 $29,893 $27,940 $29,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,049
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$29,950$32,450$30,148$31,498
Adjustments for Features-2,520-2,9550-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,430$29,495$30,148$29,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$725$0
Total Invoice$27,541$29,893$27,940$29,196
Adjustments for Features-2,317-2,7220-1,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,224$27,171$27,940$27,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,947$667$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2010201020162016
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedFourFour Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,985$7,420$4,465$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$2,955$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,317-2,7220-1,923

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102016
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in178.7 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,076 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 in43.2 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 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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