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Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,320 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,431 $25,001 $26,005
Solar Roof Package 1,800    
Navigation Package 2,380    
Bodyside moldings 209    
Floor mats 200    
Cargo net 51 46 46
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Solar Roof Package 1,602    
Navigation Package 2,139    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 127    
Cargo net 35 30 30
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 4,640 486 669
Options (change) 4,028 316 435
Destination 760 625 625
Total Price $32,720 $28,006 $29,189
Total Invoice $30,219 $25,942 $27,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,601
Model Year201120062006
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,720$28,006$29,189
Adjustments for Features-1,610-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,110$27,131$29,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$30,219$25,942$27,065
Adjustments for Features-1,487-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,732$25,131$27,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,934

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120062006
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote climate control$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Solar panel$300  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,530$5,795$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,487-8110

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112006
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length175.6 in176.6 in
Width68.7 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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