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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: $24,656

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $11,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,893

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $10,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $27,895 $30,935
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $26,116 $28,798
Premium Package 1,500      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 46 49
Rear bumper protector 72 72 72 89
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183  
Universal garage door opener 87   87  
Cargo tray 75 75 75  
Satellite radio 445 445 445  
Floor mats       225
Advanced Technology Package       3,335
Bodyside moldings       179
Premium Package 1,338      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 30 32
Rear bumper protector 47 47 47 54
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119  
Universal garage door opener 56   56  
Cargo tray 46 46 46  
Satellite radio 334 334 334  
Floor mats       140
Advanced Technology Package       2,988
Bodyside moldings       98
Options (change) 2,816 1,046 1,316 4,077
Options (change) 2,233 720 895 3,432
Destination 645 645 645 885
Total Price $24,656 $28,386 $29,856 $35,897
Total Invoice $22,893 $26,295 $27,656 $33,115

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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: $7,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,952
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,656$28,386$29,856$35,897
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,125-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,656$26,646$28,731$32,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,893$26,295$27,656$33,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,612-1,042-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,893$24,683$26,614$29,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,790$3,721$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year2008200820082017
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
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 $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$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 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$5,120$6,860$6,245$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,125$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612-1,042-3,270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20082017
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Aux input50Yes
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
Total Requested247570%
Total Not Requested105030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2600100%

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