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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: $29,964

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,713

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $30,140
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $28,058
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Advanced Technology Package     5,580
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Advanced Technology Package     4,987
Options (change) 3,274 2,907 5,580
Options (change) 2,688 2,416 4,987
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $29,964 $31,797 $36,480
Total Invoice $27,713 $29,520 $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 L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,564
Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,964$31,797$36,480
Adjustments for Features-510-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,454$31,052$36,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,713$29,520$33,805
Adjustments for Features-472-6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,241$28,828$33,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,587$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$7,035$7,270$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-472-6920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterPrius v
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in109.4 in
Length179.5 in181.7 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in62.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft367.3 ft3

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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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