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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: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $21,725
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $20,006
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 49
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Package 8       6,890
Floor mats       184
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 34
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Package 8       5,620
Floor mats       112
Options (change) 2,060 1,860 1,492 7,123
Options (change) 1,662 1,484 1,208 5,766
Destination 795 795 795 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $29,850 $31,050 $32,282 $26,278
Total Invoice $27,763 $28,865 $30,087 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,008
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H476hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$29,850$31,050$32,282$26,278
Adjustments for Features-3,820-4,520-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,030$26,530$27,662$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,632$0
Total Invoice$27,763$28,865$30,087$23,202
Adjustments for Features-3,553-4,202-4,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,210$24,663$25,781$23,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$453$1,571$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
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 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Total Value of Features$6,360$7,060$7,160$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$4,520$4,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,553-4,202-4,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested412582%
Total Not Requested90018%

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