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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: $19,303

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,926

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $3,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelPriusPriusPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimStandardBaseTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,500 $22,875 $23,770 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,210 $21,064 $21,816 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Floor mats 184 184 184      
Cargo net 49 49 49 46 46 46
Rear spoiler       353 353 353
Alloy wheels       659    
Floor mats 112 112 112      
Cargo net 34 34 34 30 30 30
Rear spoiler       230 230 230
Alloy wheels       495    
Options (change) 233 233 233 1,058 399 399
Options (change) 146 146 146 755 260 260
Destination 720 720 720 625 625 625
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 -3,150 0 0 0
Total Price $19,303 $20,678 $21,573 $23,478 $27,919 $28,919
Total Invoice $17,926 $18,780 $19,532 $21,832 $25,886 $26,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelPriusPriusPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimStandardBaseTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6100, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,303$20,678$21,573$23,478$27,919$28,919
Adjustments for Features0-250-875-705-5,480-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,303$20,428$20,698$22,773$22,439$24,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$1,395$334$0$2,025
Total Invoice$17,926$18,780$19,532$21,832$25,886$26,890
Adjustments for Features0-227-792-656-5,081-4,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,926$18,553$18,740$21,176$20,805$22,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$814$371$0$1,943

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelPriusPriusPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimStandardBaseTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000   
5-speed manual   $0 $0
4-speed automatic    $800 
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes    $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Roof rack   $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200$200
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Hood scoop     $100
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Compass    $0 
Digital instruments$0$0$0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25   
Tachometer   $75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$2,690$2,940$3,565$3,395$8,170$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$875$705$5,480$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-227-792-656-5,081-4,142

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
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
14.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.457.7 ft3

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