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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: $31,789

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $148

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,392

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $30,005 $39,525
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $27,930 $37,945
Cargo cover 182 182    
Cargo net 90 90 51 51
Remote start 445 445 529 529
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Floor mats     200 200
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Cargo cover 118 118    
Cargo net 58 58 35 35
Remote start 333 333 380 380
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Floor mats     127 127
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Options (change) 992 992 989 989
Options (change) 687 687 667 667
Destination 850 850 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $31,937 $34,937 $31,789 $38,809
Total Invoice $29,681 $32,464 $29,392 $36,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,284
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H498hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$31,937$34,937$31,789$38,809
Adjustments for Features-3,845-4,0450-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,092$30,892$31,789$37,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$6,120
Total Invoice$29,681$32,464$29,392$36,907
Adjustments for Features-3,573-3,7590-856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,108$28,705$29,392$36,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$6,659

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
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  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,735$7,935$3,890$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$4,045$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,573-3,7590-856

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20152013
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
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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