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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: $5,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,504

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,725 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $20,006 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Package 8 6,890      
Floor mats 184      
Cargo net 49 90 90 90
Navigation system   1,350    
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Package 8 5,620      
Floor mats 112      
Cargo net 34 58 58 58
Navigation system   1,156    
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 7,123 1,897 547 547
Options (change) 5,766 1,510 354 354
Destination 580 875 875 875
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0 0
Total Price $26,278 $31,967 $32,717 $35,717
Total Invoice $23,202 $29,706 $30,472 $33,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $741
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,278$31,967$32,717$35,717
Adjustments for Features0-5,625-7,010-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,278$26,342$25,707$28,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$23,202$29,706$30,472$33,257
Adjustments for Features0-5,227-6,529-6,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,202$24,479$23,943$26,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$8,765$10,150$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625$7,010$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,227-6,529-6,713

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.0 in180.9 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.174.7 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 audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested437587%
Total Not Requested65013%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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