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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: $34,007

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,381

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $30,005 $39,525
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $27,930 $37,945
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945 1,595 1,595    
Cargo cover 182 182 182    
Cargo net 90 90 90 51 51
Remote start 445 445 445 529 529
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199    
Advanced Technology Package       4,320  
Floor mats       200 200
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498 1,366 1,366    
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
Cargo net 58 58 58 35 35
Remote start 333 333 333 380 380
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129    
Advanced Technology Package       3,863  
Floor mats       127 127
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Options (change) 3,937 2,587 2,587 5,309 989
Options (change) 3,185 2,053 2,053 4,530 667
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $34,007 $34,757 $37,757 $36,109 $38,809
Total Invoice $31,381 $32,171 $34,956 $33,255 $36,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,758
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H498hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$34,007$34,757$37,757$36,109$38,809
Adjustments for Features-6,825-7,585-7,885-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,182$27,172$29,872$35,659$38,809
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0$3,150
Total Invoice$31,381$32,171$34,956$33,255$36,907
Adjustments for Features-6,298-7,021-7,300-4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,083$25,150$27,656$32,841$36,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$67$2,573$0$4,066

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $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$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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$9,015$9,775$10,075$2,640$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,825$7,585$7,885$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,298-7,021-7,300-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20172013
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested237554%
Total Not Requested200046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137551%
Total Not Requested130049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137550%
Total Not Requested140050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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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