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Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPrius
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $28,235
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $26,284
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Limited Package 3,300      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Solar Roof Package       3,820
Floor mats       200
Bodyside moldings       209
Rear spoiler 292 292 292  
Navigation system 1,830 1,719    
Limited Package 3,017      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Solar Roof Package       3,418
Floor mats       127
Bodyside moldings       125
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 4,229
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 3,670
Destination 695 695 695 760
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $33,224
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $30,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,360
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPrius
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionT5M5M6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$33,224
Adjustments for Features-1,660-160-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,579$32,079$34,854$33,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$30,714
Adjustments for Features-1,543-148-1,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,354$29,740$32,258$30,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$386$2,904$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyPrius
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote climate control   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Solar panel   $300
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$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$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,000$4,500$5,425$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$160$1,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,543-148-1,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092012
ModelLegacyPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in176.4 in
Width68.1 in68.7 in
Height56.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.439.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Door sill trim plates100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested70022%
Total Not Requested250078%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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