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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: $34,197

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,641

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFive2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,790 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,801 $28,051 $30,836
Advanced Technology Package 5,080    
Floor mats 200    
Cargo net 51 87 87
Bodyside moldings 209    
Remote start 529 436 436
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400 2,400
Universal garage door opener   74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198
Cargo cover   182 182
Advanced Technology Package 4,521    
Floor mats 127    
Cargo net 35 56 56
Bodyside moldings 125    
Remote start 380 328 328
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087 2,087
Universal garage door opener   48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 6,069 3,377 3,377
Options (change) 5,188 2,765 2,765
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $35,619 $34,197 $37,197
Total Invoice $32,749 $31,641 $34,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,883
Model Year201120142014
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFive2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,619$34,197$37,197
Adjustments for Features0-4,080-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,619$30,117$32,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$32,749$31,641$34,426
Adjustments for Features0-3,775-3,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,749$27,866$30,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120142014
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFive2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rails $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,805$7,885$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,775-3,961

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.6 in180.9 in
Width68.7 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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