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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: $848

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,352

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $30,005 $34,905
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $27,930 $33,509
Cargo cover 182 182    
Cargo net 90 90 51 51
Remote start 445 445 499 499
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Floor mats     200 200
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Technology Package       2,610
Cargo cover 118 118    
Cargo net 58 58 35 35
Remote start 333 333 310 310
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Floor mats     127 127
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Technology Package       2,322
Options (change) 992 992 959 3,569
Options (change) 687 687 597 2,919
Destination 850 850 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $32,637 $35,637 $31,789 $36,799
Total Invoice $30,322 $33,106 $29,352 $34,753

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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: $3,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,006
Model Year2016201620152015
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$32,637$35,637$31,789$36,799
Adjustments for Features-4,280-4,4800-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,357$31,157$31,789$35,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$4,110
Total Invoice$30,322$33,106$29,352$34,753
Adjustments for Features-3,976-4,1620-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,346$28,944$29,352$33,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$4,551

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2016201620152015
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $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$7,945$8,145$3,665$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$4,480$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,976-4,1620-850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162015
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Headlight washers50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested1258%
Total Not Requested150092%

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