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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: $24,393

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,351

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $5,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Package 6 3,150 2,775      
Rear bumper protector 65 65 78 78 78
Cargo net 49 49 48 48 48
Floor mats 184 184      
Navigation system     1,800 1,600 1,600
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 2,835 2,497      
Rear bumper protector 42 42 51 51 51
Cargo net 34 34 31 31 31
Floor mats 112 112      
Navigation system     1,501 1,335 1,335
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) 3,448 3,073 2,738 2,538 2,170
Options (change) 3,023 2,685 2,148 1,982 1,706
Destination 720 720 725 725 725
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0 0
Total Price $24,393 $24,913 $29,958 $31,258 $32,890
Total Invoice $22,351 $22,774 $27,687 $28,893 $30,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,990
Model Year20092009201120112011
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?, 9140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,393$24,913$29,958$31,258$32,890
Adjustments for Features00-3,620-4,520-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,393$24,913$26,338$26,738$28,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$22,351$22,774$27,687$28,893$30,515
Adjustments for Features00-3,346-4,178-4,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,351$22,774$24,341$24,715$26,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$374$1,818

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009201120112011
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
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
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 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$2,840$2,840$6,460$7,360$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,620$4,520$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,346-4,178-4,356

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
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 headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested332577%
Total Not Requested100023%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested270073%
Total Not Requested100027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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