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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: $34,032

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,517

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFive2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,790 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,801 $28,785 $31,569
Advanced Technology Package 5,080    
Floor mats 200    
Cargo net 51 90 90
Bodyside moldings 209    
Remote start 529 445 445
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395 1,395
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Cargo cover   182 182
Advanced Technology Package 4,521    
Floor mats 127    
Cargo net 35 58 58
Bodyside moldings 125    
Remote start 380 333 333
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195 1,195
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 6,069 2,387 2,387
Options (change) 5,188 1,882 1,882
Destination 760 850 850
Total Price $35,619 $34,032 $37,032
Total Invoice $32,749 $31,517 $34,301

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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: $5,927
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,251
Model Year201120162016
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)215/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,619$34,032$37,032
Adjustments for Features0-4,340-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,619$29,692$32,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$32,749$31,517$34,301
Adjustments for Features0-4,019-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,749$27,498$30,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120162016
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
PIN Code Access $10$10
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
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$3,605$7,945$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,340$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,019-4,205

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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 OnStar200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

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