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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: $30,669

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,333

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelForesterForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $30,935
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $28,798
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 49
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 89
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 179
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Remote start 432 432 432 499
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Advanced Technology Package       3,335
Floor mats       225
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 32
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 54
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 98
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Remote start 324 324 324 310
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Advanced Technology Package       2,988
Floor mats       140
Options (change) 2,879 2,679 2,311 4,576
Options (change) 2,232 2,054 1,778 3,742
Destination 795 795 795 885
Total Price $30,669 $31,869 $33,101 $36,396
Total Invoice $28,333 $29,435 $30,657 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,535
Model Year2013201320132017
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$30,669$31,869$33,101$36,396
Adjustments for Features-480-1,180-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,189$30,689$31,746$36,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$28,333$29,435$30,657$33,425
Adjustments for Features-443-1,090-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,890$28,345$29,402$33,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$1,512$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year2013201320132017
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $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
Siri Eyes Free support   $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 
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
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 
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, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$6,095$6,795$6,970$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$1,180$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-443-1,090-1,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterPrius v
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in109.4 in
Length169.5 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 system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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