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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: $33,297

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,928

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $30,140
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $28,058
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Advanced Technology Package     5,580
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Advanced Technology Package     4,987
Options (change) 2,352 2,352 5,580
Options (change) 1,934 1,934 4,987
Destination 850 850 760
Total Price $33,297 $36,297 $36,480
Total Invoice $30,928 $33,711 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,927
Model Year201520152012
ModelForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4250hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,297$36,297$36,480
Adjustments for Features-4,360-4,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,937$31,737$36,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,928$33,711$33,805
Adjustments for Features-4,050-4,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,878$29,476$33,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year201520152012
ModelForesterForesterPrius v
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringFive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,035$9,235$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,360$4,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,050-4,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterPrius v
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in109.4 in
Length180.9 in181.7 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in62.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft367.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested225083%

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