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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: $34,143

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,539

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFive2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,790 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,801 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Advanced Technology Package 5,080      
Remote start 529 455 455 455
Bodyside moldings 209      
Cargo net 51 68 68 68
Floor mats 200      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Advanced Technology Package 4,521      
Remote start 380 341 341 341
Bodyside moldings 125      
Cargo net 35 44 44 44
Floor mats 127      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Options (change) 6,069 3,833 888 888
Options (change) 5,188 3,119 621 621
Destination 760 915 915 915
Total Price $35,619 $34,143 $34,893 $37,893
Total Invoice $32,749 $31,539 $32,423 $35,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,438
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFive2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,619$34,143$34,893$37,893
Adjustments for Features0-5,660-6,420-6,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,619$28,483$28,473$31,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$32,749$31,539$32,423$35,211
Adjustments for Features0-5,228-5,966-6,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,749$26,311$26,457$28,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$146$2,656

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFive2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention$150   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,755$8,415$9,175$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,660$6,420$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,228-5,966-6,244

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 system150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested235054%
Total Not Requested202546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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