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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: $32,892

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $930

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,390

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $29,685
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $27,634
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Cargo net 68 68 68 49
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 100
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Advanced Technology Package       1,350
Floor mats       225
Bodyside moldings       289
Illuminated door sill trim plates       299
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Cargo net 44 44 44 35
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 60
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Advanced Technology Package       1,202
Floor mats       140
Bodyside moldings       199
Illuminated door sill trim plates       225
Options (change) 3,512 567 567 2,312
Options (change) 2,864 366 366 1,861
Destination 915 915 915 895
Total Price $33,822 $34,572 $37,572 $32,892
Total Invoice $31,284 $32,168 $34,956 $30,390

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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: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,430
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H495hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$33,822$34,572$37,572$32,892
Adjustments for Features-4,675-5,435-5,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,147$29,137$31,837$32,892
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,284$32,168$34,956$30,390
Adjustments for Features-4,324-5,057-5,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,960$27,111$29,620$30,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$151$2,660$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,065$10,825$11,125$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$5,435$5,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,324-5,057-5,3360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft362.7 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 headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested242555%
Total Not Requested195045%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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