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Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,038

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,141

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008200820082008
ModelPriusForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,725 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,006 $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Package 1 650          
Floor mats 184          
Cargo net 49 46 46 46 46 46
Rear spoiler   353 353 353   353
Package 1 559          
Floor mats 112          
Cargo net 34 30 30 30 30 30
Rear spoiler   230 230 230   230
Options (change) 883 399 399 399 46 399
Options (change) 705 260 260 260 30 260
Destination 580 645 645 645 645 645
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $20,038 $22,239 $22,739 $27,739 $27,686 $28,939
Total Invoice $18,141 $20,920 $21,380 $25,835 $25,972 $27,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,271
Model Year200620082008200820082008
ModelPriusForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTM5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,038$22,239$22,739$27,739$27,686$28,939
Adjustments for Features0-180-1,030-5,345-2,905-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,038$22,059$21,709$22,394$24,781$24,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$685$3,072$2,850
Total Invoice$18,141$20,920$21,380$25,835$25,972$27,021
Adjustments for Features0-169-968-4,978-2,725-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,141$20,751$20,412$20,857$23,247$22,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$339$0$445$2,835$2,519

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620082008200820082008
ModelPriusForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
5-speed manual $0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist$50     
Side curtain airbags$350     
Traction control$100     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40  
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Roof rack $300 $300 $300
Roof rails  $250 $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer   $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125     
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25
Compass   $0  
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights $125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Trip computer$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $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$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,790$2,970$3,820$8,135$5,695$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$1,030$5,345$2,905$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-169-968-4,978-2,725-4,090

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length175.0 in176.6 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.157.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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