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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: $25,300

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $4,904

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,610

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $4,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelPrius cForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,475 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,785 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   368  
Navigation system   888 888
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   276  
Options (change) 0 1,534 1,166
Options (change) 0 1,272 996
Destination 825 775 775
Total Price $25,300 $30,204 $31,836
Total Invoice $23,610 $28,141 $29,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,116
Model Year201520122012
ModelPrius cForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine73hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,300$30,204$31,836
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,300$26,539$27,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$23,610$28,141$29,763
Adjustments for Features0-3,415-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,610$24,726$26,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,447

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520122012
ModelPrius cForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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  
Total Value of Features$3,700$7,365$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,415-3,590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelPrius cForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in103.0 in
Length157.3 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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