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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: $30,102

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,822

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $3,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $28,235
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $26,284
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 51
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 209
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 1,066 888 888  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 35
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 125
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) 2,732 2,532 2,164 4,809
Options (change) 2,142 1,964 1,688 4,085
Destination 775 775 775 760
Total Price $30,102 $31,202 $32,834 $33,804
Total Invoice $27,822 $28,833 $30,455 $31,129

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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: $5,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,243
Model Year2012201220122012
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)80, 6?, 7?, 7120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$30,102$31,202$32,834$33,804
Adjustments for Features-2,095-2,795-2,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,007$28,407$29,864$33,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,822$28,833$30,455$31,129
Adjustments for Features-1,936-2,583-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,886$26,250$27,700$31,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$364$1,814$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012201220122012
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
Traffic information$25$25$25 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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$5,885$6,585$6,760$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$2,795$2,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,936-2,583-2,7550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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