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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: $5,914

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $21,725
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $20,006
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 49
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Package 8     6,890
Floor mats     184
Cargo cover 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 34
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Package 8     5,620
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 547 547 7,123
Options (change) 354 354 5,766
Destination 850 850 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $32,192 $35,192 $26,278
Total Invoice $29,989 $32,773 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,682
Model Year201620162006
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H476hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18185/65-15
Total Price$32,192$35,192$26,278
Adjustments for Features-5,480-5,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,712$29,512$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,989$32,773$23,202
Adjustments for Features-5,105-5,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,884$27,483$23,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201620162006
ModelForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,970$8,170$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,480$5,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,105-5,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.1 ft3

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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 system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested367573%
Total Not Requested135027%

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