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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: $25,293

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,119

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,917

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $24,330 $26,409
Package 6 4,550 4,175    
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49 46 46
Rear bumper protector 65 65 78 78
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Cargo cover     166 166
Rear spoiler     367  
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Package 6 4,095 3,758    
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34 30 30
Rear bumper protector 42 42 51 51
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Cargo cover     108 108
Rear spoiler     275  
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 4,848 4,473 2,722 2,355
Options (change) 4,283 3,946 2,284 2,012
Destination 720 720 695 695
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $25,293 $25,813 $29,412 $31,245
Total Invoice $22,917 $23,332 $27,309 $29,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,263
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,293$25,813$29,412$31,245
Adjustments for Features00-3,370-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,293$25,813$26,042$27,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$1,598
Total Invoice$22,917$23,332$27,309$29,116
Adjustments for Features00-3,129-3,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,917$23,332$24,180$25,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0$1,577

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$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
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,140$6,510$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,370$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,129-3,359

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
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
14.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
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 link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested252558%
Total Not Requested180042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested240065%
Total Not Requested130035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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