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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: $29,382

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $7,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $30,295
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $28,202
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Advanced Technology Package       5,650
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Advanced Technology Package       5,049
Options (change) 2,012 1,812 1,444 5,650
Options (change) 1,631 1,453 1,177 5,049
Destination 775 775 775 795
Total Price $29,382 $30,482 $32,114 $36,740
Total Invoice $27,311 $28,322 $29,944 $34,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,511
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,382$30,482$32,114$36,740
Adjustments for Features-835-1,535-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,547$28,947$30,404$36,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,311$28,322$29,944$34,046
Adjustments for Features-776-1,426-1,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,535$26,896$28,350$34,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$1,815$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$6,610$7,310$7,485$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$1,535$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-776-1,426-1,5940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20122013
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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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