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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: $2,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,541

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $29,685
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $27,634
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Cargo net 46 46 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 100
Bodyside moldings 238 238 289
Cargo cover 166 166  
iPod integration 223 223  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Advanced Technology Package     1,350
Floor mats     225
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Cargo net 30 30 35
All-weather floor mats 39 39 60
Bodyside moldings 155 155 199
Cargo cover 108 108  
iPod integration 145 145  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Advanced Technology Package     1,202
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 3,260 3,260 2,013
Options (change) 2,491 2,491 1,636
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $29,950 $32,450 $32,593
Total Invoice $27,541 $29,893 $30,165

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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: $1,963
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,995
Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H495hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$29,950$32,450$32,593
Adjustments for Features0-435-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,950$32,015$31,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$27,541$29,893$30,165
Adjustments for Features0-401-629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,541$29,492$29,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,951$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,985$7,420$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-401-629

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102018
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%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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