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

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Toyota Prius v vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,382

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $7,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelPrius vForesterForesterForester
TrimFive2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $28,202 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Advanced Technology Package 5,650      
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Advanced Technology Package 5,049      
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 5,650 2,012 1,812 1,444
Options (change) 5,049 1,631 1,453 1,177
Destination 795 775 775 775
Total Price $36,740 $29,382 $30,482 $32,114
Total Invoice $34,046 $27,311 $28,322 $29,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius v vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,511
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelPrius vForesterForesterForester
TrimFive2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 880, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,740$29,382$30,482$32,114
Adjustments for Features0-835-1,535-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,740$28,547$28,947$30,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$34,046$27,311$28,322$29,944
Adjustments for Features0-776-1,426-1,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,046$26,535$26,896$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$361$1,815

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius v vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelPrius vForesterForesterForester
TrimFive2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key$250   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
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   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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 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   
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,610$7,310$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$1,535$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-776-1,426-1,594

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius v vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelPrius vForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in103.0 in
Length181.7 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height62.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Parking guidance system - active500No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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