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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,322

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,074

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,654

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $30,935
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $28,798
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Cargo net 68 68 68 49
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98 89
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Remote start 455 455 455 499
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Advanced Technology Package       3,335
Bodyside moldings       179
Floor mats       225
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Cargo net 44 44 44 32
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63 54
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Remote start 341 341 341 310
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Advanced Technology Package       2,988
Bodyside moldings       98
Floor mats       140
Options (change) 4,012 1,067 1,067 4,576
Options (change) 3,234 736 736 3,742
Destination 915 915 915 885
Total Price $34,322 $35,072 $38,072 $36,396
Total Invoice $31,654 $32,538 $35,326 $33,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,853
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,322$35,072$38,072$36,396
Adjustments for Features-5,510-6,270-6,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,812$28,802$31,502$36,396
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,654$32,538$35,326$33,425
Adjustments for Features-5,082-5,817-6,0960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,572$26,721$29,230$33,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$149$2,658$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
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
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, 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
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
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 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $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$8,650$9,410$9,710$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,510$6,270$6,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,082-5,817-6,0960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterPrius v
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in109.4 in
Length180.9 in181.7 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in62.0 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft367.3 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 headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested257559%
Total Not Requested180041%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested155060%

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