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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: $30,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,312

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $30,935
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $28,798
Rear spoiler 367    
Cargo cover 166 166  
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo net 46 46 49
Rear bumper protector 78 78 89
Bodyside moldings 238 238 179
All-weather floor mats 69 69 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Remote start 432 432 499
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo tray   75  
Advanced Technology Package     3,335
Floor mats     225
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo cover 108 108  
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo net 30 30 32
Rear bumper protector 51 51 54
Bodyside moldings 155 155 98
All-weather floor mats 39 39 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Remote start 324 324 310
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo tray   46  
Advanced Technology Package     2,988
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 4,137 3,845 4,576
Options (change) 3,287 3,061 3,742
Destination 695 695 885
Total Price $30,827 $32,735 $36,396
Total Invoice $28,312 $30,165 $33,425

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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: $5,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,255
Model Year200920092017
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$30,827$32,735$36,396
Adjustments for Features-155-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,672$32,305$36,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$28,312$30,165$33,425
Adjustments for Features-142-3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,170$29,769$33,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year200920092017
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
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 
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
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,520$6,795$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-142-3960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20092017
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

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 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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