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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: $6,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,917

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $28,785 $31,569
Package 6 4,550 4,175    
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49 90 90
Rear bumper protector 65 65 95 95
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Cargo cover     182 182
Package 6 4,095 3,758    
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34 58 58
Rear bumper protector 42 42 61 61
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Cargo cover     118 118
Options (change) 4,848 4,473 642 642
Options (change) 4,283 3,946 415 415
Destination 720 720 850 850
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $25,293 $25,813 $32,287 $35,287
Total Invoice $22,917 $23,332 $30,050 $32,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,870
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,293$25,813$32,287$35,287
Adjustments for Features00-5,655-5,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,293$25,813$26,632$29,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$2,800
Total Invoice$22,917$23,332$30,050$32,834
Adjustments for Features00-5,263-5,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,917$23,332$24,787$27,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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 release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,690$2,690$8,345$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,655$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,263-5,448

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested297569%
Total Not Requested135031%

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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

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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