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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: $1,966

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,539

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterPriusPrius
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $30,005 $34,905
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $27,930 $33,509
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945        
Cargo net 68 68 68 51 51
Remote start 455 455 455 499 499
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Advanced Technology Package       4,320  
Floor mats       200 200
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Technology Package         2,610
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498        
Cargo net 44 44 44 35 35
Remote start 341 341 341 310 310
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Advanced Technology Package       3,863  
Floor mats       127 127
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Technology Package         2,322
Options (change) 3,833 888 888 5,279 3,569
Options (change) 3,119 621 621 4,460 2,919
Destination 915 915 915 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $34,143 $34,893 $37,893 $36,109 $36,799
Total Invoice $31,539 $32,423 $35,211 $33,215 $34,753

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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: $8,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,566
Model Year20182018201820152015
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$34,143$34,893$37,893$36,109$36,799
Adjustments for Features-6,825-7,585-7,885-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,318$27,308$30,008$35,659$36,799
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0$1,140
Total Invoice$31,539$32,423$35,211$33,215$34,753
Adjustments for Features-6,304-7,048-7,327-4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,235$25,375$27,884$32,801$34,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$2,649$0$1,952

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182018201820152015
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-6,304-7,048-7,327-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,323 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
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested237554%
Total Not Requested200046%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Headlight washers50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested157597%
Total Not Requested503%

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