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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: $28,840

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $542

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,480

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringIV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $22,156
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Solar Roof Package       1,800
Navigation Package       2,480
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Solar Roof Package       1,440
Navigation Package       2,124
Options (change) 2,012 1,812 1,444 4,280
Options (change) 1,631 1,453 1,177 3,564
Destination 775 775 775 760
Total Price $29,382 $30,482 $32,114 $28,840
Total Invoice $27,311 $28,322 $29,944 $26,480

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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: $1,553
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,116
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringIV
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?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$29,382$30,482$32,114$28,840
Adjustments for Features-2,095-2,795-2,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,287$27,687$29,144$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,311$28,322$29,944$26,480
Adjustments for Features-1,947-2,597-2,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,364$25,725$27,175$26,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$1,811$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringIV
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 tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
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 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$5,610$6,310$6,485$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$2,795$2,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,947-2,597-2,7690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in175.6 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 IV

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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