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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: $19,878

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,035

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,175 $23,070 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,419 $21,171 $24,930 $26,116
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49 46 46
Package 6   4,175    
Rear spoiler     353 353
Universal garage door opener       87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34 30 30
Package 6   3,758    
Rear spoiler     230 230
Universal garage door opener       56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 233 4,408 399 669
Options (change) 146 3,904 260 435
Destination 620 620 645 645
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $19,878 $24,948 $27,739 $29,209
Total Invoice $18,035 $22,545 $25,835 $27,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,822
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$19,878$24,948$27,739$29,209
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-5,345-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,878$21,073$22,394$24,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$0$2,185
Total Invoice$18,035$22,545$25,835$27,196
Adjustments for Features0-3,502-4,978-4,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,035$19,043$20,857$22,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$0$2,028

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera $200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control $400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,415$6,290$7,760$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875$5,345$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,502-4,978-4,311

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
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 Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested160043%
Total Not Requested210057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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