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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: $24,408

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $12,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,737

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $11,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $30,140
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $28,058
Premium Package 1,500        
Rear spoiler 353 353   353  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445  
Universal garage door opener 87   87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 183  
Advanced Technology Package         5,580
Premium Package 1,338        
Rear spoiler 230 230   230  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334  
Universal garage door opener 56   56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 119  
Advanced Technology Package         4,987
Options (change) 2,568 798 715 1,068 5,580
Options (change) 2,077 564 509 739 4,987
Destination 645 645 645 645 760
Total Price $24,408 $28,138 $28,355 $29,608 $36,480
Total Invoice $22,737 $26,139 $26,451 $27,500 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,146
Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,408$28,138$28,355$29,608$36,480
Adjustments for Features-375-2,1150-1,500-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,033$26,023$28,355$28,108$32,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$4,322$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,737$26,139$26,451$27,500$33,805
Adjustments for Features-349-1,9650-1,393-3,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,388$24,174$26,451$26,107$30,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,786$4,063$3,719$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20082008200820082012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic $800   
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key    $250
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Temporary spare tire    $150
Traction control    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Navigation system    $600
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
LED headlights    $1000
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Total Value of Features$5,745$7,485$5,370$6,870$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$2,115$0$1,500$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments-349-1,9650-1,393-3,271

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterPrius v
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in109.4 in
Length176.6 in181.7 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in62.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft367.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested212560%
Total Not Requested140040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Parking guidance system - active500No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

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