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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: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,917

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Package 6 4,550 4,175      
Rear bumper protector 65 65 78 78 78
Cargo net 49 49 48 48 48
Floor mats 184 184      
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Package 6 4,095 3,758      
Rear bumper protector 42 42 51 51 51
Cargo net 34 34 31 31 31
Floor mats 112 112      
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Options (change) 4,848 4,473 2,138 1,938 1,570
Options (change) 4,283 3,946 1,713 1,535 1,259
Destination 720 720 795 795 795
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0 0
Total Price $25,293 $25,813 $29,928 $31,128 $32,360
Total Invoice $22,917 $23,332 $27,814 $28,916 $30,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,184
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 980, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,293$25,813$29,928$31,128$32,360
Adjustments for Features00-3,995-4,695-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,293$25,813$25,933$26,433$27,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$22,917$23,332$27,814$28,916$30,138
Adjustments for Features00-3,713-4,361-4,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,917$23,332$24,101$24,555$25,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0$454$1,501

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Larger rear spoiler $200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass  $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
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   
Total Value of Features$2,740$2,740$6,735$7,435$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,995$4,695$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,713-4,361-4,536

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length175.0 in169.5 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested342579%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested280076%
Total Not Requested90024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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