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Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $7,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $6,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cForesterForesterForester
TrimThreeFour2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Alloy wheels 390        
Sunroof 850 850      
Navigation Package     1,850    
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Alloy wheels 348        
Sunroof 757 757      
Navigation Package     1,600    
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Options (change) 1,240 850 2,032 182 182
Options (change) 1,105 757 1,718 118 118
Destination 760 760 850 850 850
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $30,977 $31,127 $34,127
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $28,881 $29,112 $31,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cForesterForesterForester
TrimThreeFour2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,635$24,840$30,977$31,127$34,127
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,490-5,490-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$25,487$25,637$28,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$28,881$29,112$31,895
Adjustments for Features0-326-5,119-5,135-5,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$23,762$23,977$26,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$215$2,815

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cForesterForesterForester
TrimThreeFour2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
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$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar 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$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,150$9,290$9,290$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,490$5,490$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-5,119-5,135-5,318

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
ModelPrius cForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length157.3 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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