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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: $34,143

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,539

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $28,790
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $26,801
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Cargo net 68 68 68 51
Remote start 455 455 455 529
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Advanced Technology Package       5,080
Bodyside moldings       209
Floor mats       200
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Cargo net 44 44 44 35
Remote start 341 341 341 380
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Advanced Technology Package       4,521
Bodyside moldings       125
Floor mats       127
Options (change) 3,833 888 888 6,069
Options (change) 3,119 621 621 5,188
Destination 915 915 915 760
Total Price $34,143 $34,893 $37,893 $35,619
Total Invoice $31,539 $32,423 $35,211 $32,749

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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: $7,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,438
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,143$34,893$37,893$35,619
Adjustments for Features-5,660-6,420-6,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,483$28,473$31,173$35,619
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,539$32,423$35,211$32,749
Adjustments for Features-5,228-5,966-6,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,311$26,457$28,967$32,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$146$2,656$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFive
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 
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
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $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 sway warning$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
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 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
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 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,415$9,175$9,475$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,660$6,420$6,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,228-5,966-6,2440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182011
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in68.7 in
Height66.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,323 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, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested235054%
Total Not Requested202546%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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