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Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,984

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,440

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,320 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,431 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Navigation Package 2,380      
Solar Roof Package 1,800      
Floor mats 200      
Cargo net 51 48 48 48
Bodyside moldings 209 240 240 240
Remote start 529 432 432 432
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  
Satellite radio   432    
Navigation Package 2,139      
Solar Roof Package 1,602      
Floor mats 127      
Cargo net 35 31 31 31
Bodyside moldings 125 156 156 156
Remote start 380 324 324 324
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  
Satellite radio   324    
Options (change) 5,169 3,764 3,132 2,764
Options (change) 4,408 2,901 2,411 2,135
Destination 760 725 725 725
Total Price $33,249 $30,984 $31,852 $33,484
Total Invoice $30,599 $28,440 $29,322 $30,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,724
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,249$30,984$31,852$33,484
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-2,405-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,249$29,279$29,447$30,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$30,599$28,440$29,322$30,944
Adjustments for Features0-1,565-2,214-2,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,599$26,875$27,108$28,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$233$1,685

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote climate control$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
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
Solar panel$300   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$3,805$5,510$6,210$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705$2,405$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,565-2,214-2,384

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length175.6 in179.5 in
Width68.7 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82572%
Total Not Requested32528%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

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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