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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: $24,393

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120092009
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
TrimLimitedTouringBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $23,375 $24,270
Navigation system 1,350      
Cargo net 68 68 49 49
Rear bumper protector 98 98 65 65
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Package 6     3,150 2,775
Floor mats     184 184
Navigation system 1,156      
Cargo net 44 44 34 34
Rear bumper protector 63 63 42 42
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Package 6     2,835 2,497
Floor mats     112 112
Options (change) 1,881 531 3,448 3,073
Options (change) 1,499 343 3,023 2,685
Destination 1,050 1,050 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $34,326 $36,476 $24,393 $24,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,338
Model Year2021202120092009
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
TrimLimitedTouringBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$34,326$36,476$24,393$24,913
Adjustments for Features-5,900-9,96000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,426$26,516$24,393$24,913
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$520

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2021202120092009
ModelForesterForesterPriusPrius
TrimLimitedTouringBaseTouring
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,690$12,750$2,790$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$9,960$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-438-38000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20212009
ModelForesterPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in175.0 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height67.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested367585%
Total Not Requested65015%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested305082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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