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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: $23,830

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $308

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,191

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelPrius cPrius cForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimThreeFour2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,765 $24,475 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,261 $22,785 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Alloy wheels 390          
Sunroof 850          
Premium Package     1,500      
Rear spoiler     353 353   353
Satellite radio     445 445 445 445
Alloy wheels 348          
Sunroof 757          
Premium Package     1,338      
Rear spoiler     230 230   230
Satellite radio     334 334 334 334
Options (change) 1,240 0 2,298 798 445 798
Options (change) 1,105 0 1,902 564 334 564
Destination 825 825 645 645 645 645
Total Price $23,830 $25,300 $24,138 $28,138 $28,085 $29,338
Total Invoice $22,191 $23,610 $22,562 $26,139 $26,276 $27,325

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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: $783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $812
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelPrius cPrius cForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimThreeFour2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,830$25,300$24,138$28,138$28,085$29,338
Adjustments for Features-850-1,400-375-2,3650-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,980$23,900$23,763$25,773$28,085$27,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$0$2,010$4,322$4,075
Total Invoice$22,191$23,610$22,562$26,139$26,276$27,325
Adjustments for Features-792-1,306-351-2,1970-1,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,399$22,304$22,211$23,942$26,276$25,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0$1,731$4,065$3,717

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelPrius cPrius cForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimThreeFour2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
5-speed manual  $0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Brake assist$50$50    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Rearview camera $200    
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Stability control$400$400    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Traction control$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300 $300
Roof rails    $250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Navigation system$600$600    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Compass   $0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Total Value of Features$6,300$6,850$5,825$7,815$5,450$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$1,400$375$2,365$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-792-1,306-351-2,1970-1,397

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelPrius cForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in99.4 in
Length157.3 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height56.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested262574%

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