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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: $29,984

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $913

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,711

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFourFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $28,235 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $26,284 $27,744 $37,945
Navigation system 1,100          
Cargo cover 182 182 182      
Cargo net 87 87 87 51 51 51
Remote start 436 436 436 529 529 529
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198      
Floor mats       200 200 200
Bodyside moldings       209 209 209
Navigation system 975          
Cargo cover 118 118 118      
Cargo net 56 56 56 35 35 35
Remote start 328 328 328 380 380 380
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128      
Floor mats       127 127 127
Bodyside moldings       125 125 125
Options (change) 2,077 977 977 989 989 989
Options (change) 1,653 678 678 667 667 667
Destination 825 825 825 760 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $30,897 $31,797 $34,797 $29,984 $31,554 $38,774
Total Invoice $28,700 $29,554 $32,339 $27,711 $29,171 $36,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,674
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFourFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H498hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8120, 8120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$30,897$31,797$34,797$29,984$31,554$38,774
Adjustments for Features-5,020-5,220-5,4200-1,175-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,877$26,577$29,377$29,984$30,379$36,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$395$6,715
Total Invoice$28,700$29,554$32,339$27,711$29,171$36,872
Adjustments for Features-4,663-4,852-5,0370-1,086-1,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,037$24,702$27,302$27,711$28,085$34,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,265$0$374$7,188

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFourFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000$1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app     $25
Remote climate control     $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$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 
4 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0   
Digital instruments   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25$25
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Power release, second row seats $50$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$7,160$7,360$7,560$2,140$3,315$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$5,220$5,420$0$1,175$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,663-4,852-5,0370-1,086-1,973

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in176.4 in
Width70.7 in68.7 in
Height66.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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