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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: $28,773

Toyota Prius LE   
Difference: $420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220212021
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $25,735 $32,650
Cargo cover 166 166    
Cargo net 48 48 49 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 100 100
Bodyside moldings 240 240 289 289
Advanced Technology Package     1,350 1,350
Floor mats     225 225
Cargo cover 108 108    
Cargo net 31 31 35 35
All-weather floor mats 39 39 60 60
Bodyside moldings 156 156 199 199
Advanced Technology Package     1,202 1,202
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 523 523 2,013 2,013
Options (change) 334 334 1,636 1,636
Destination 775 775 1,025 1,025
Total Price $29,193 $31,193 $28,773 $35,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,000
Model Year2012201220212021
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H496hp I4 H96hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$29,193$31,193$28,773$35,688
Adjustments for Features-1,670-2,045-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,523$29,148$28,623$35,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$7,065

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012201220212021
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLELimited
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$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175  
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  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
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  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,035$8,410$6,515$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$2,045$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,556-1,908-140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122021
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in180.0 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,011 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 in42.3 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft365.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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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