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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: $35,603

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
TrimLimitedTouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $29,805 $39,525
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Cargo net 68 68 51 51
Remote start 455 455 529 529
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Advanced Technology Package     4,320  
Floor mats     200 200
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Cargo net 44 44 35 35
Remote start 341 341 380 380
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Advanced Technology Package     3,863  
Floor mats     127 127
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Options (change) 3,833 888 5,309 989
Options (change) 3,119 621 4,530 667
Destination 975 975 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $35,603 $36,158 $35,874 $38,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,363
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
TrimLimitedTouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H498hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVTCVT
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$35,603$36,158$35,874$38,774
Adjustments for Features-6,925-7,685-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,678$28,473$35,424$38,774
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0$3,350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2019201920122012
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
TrimLimitedTouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
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  
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 map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$9,115$9,875$2,640$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,925$7,685$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-796-339-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in176.4 in
Width71.5 in68.7 in
Height67.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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
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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
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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