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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: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,935

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,725 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $20,006 $24,355 $26,707
Package 8 6,890    
Cargo net 49 46 46
Floor mats 184    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   367  
Package 8 5,620    
Cargo net 34 30 30
Floor mats 112    
Navigation system   1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   275  
Options (change) 7,123 2,644 2,277
Options (change) 5,766 2,087 1,812
Destination 580 695 695
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $26,278 $29,334 $31,467
Total Invoice $23,202 $27,137 $29,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $864
Model Year200620102010
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,278$29,334$31,467
Adjustments for Features0-3,320-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,278$26,014$27,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,973
Total Invoice$23,202$27,137$29,214
Adjustments for Features0-3,071-3,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,202$24,066$25,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,917

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620102010
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,840$6,160$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,320$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,071-3,231

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length175.0 in179.5 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.168.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested332566%
Total Not Requested170034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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