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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: $30,984

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,440

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $28,435
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $26,470
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 51
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 209
Satellite radio 432      
Remote start 432 432 432 529
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Solar Roof Package       3,820
Floor mats       200
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 35
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 125
Satellite radio 324      
Remote start 324 324 324 380
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Solar Roof Package       3,418
Floor mats       127
Options (change) 3,764 3,132 2,764 4,809
Options (change) 2,901 2,411 2,135 4,085
Destination 725 725 725 810
Total Price $30,984 $31,852 $33,484 $34,054
Total Invoice $28,440 $29,322 $30,944 $31,365

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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: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,687
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$30,984$31,852$33,484$34,054
Adjustments for Features-1,920-2,620-2,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,064$29,232$30,689$34,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,440$29,322$30,944$31,365
Adjustments for Features-1,762-2,412-2,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,678$26,910$28,361$31,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$1,683$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2011201120112014
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote climate control   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Solar panel   $300
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$5,810$6,510$6,685$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$2,620$2,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,762-2,412-2,5830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112014
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in176.4 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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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