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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: $31,554

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $1,083

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,171

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $1,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $27,744 $37,945 $28,785 $31,569
Floor mats 200 200    
Cargo net 51 51 90 90
Bodyside moldings 209 209    
Remote start 529 529 445 445
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Cargo cover     182 182
Floor mats 127 127    
Cargo net 35 35 58 58
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Remote start 380 380 333 333
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Cargo cover     118 118
Options (change) 989 989 992 992
Options (change) 667 667 687 687
Destination 760 760 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0 0
Total Price $31,554 $38,774 $32,637 $35,637
Total Invoice $29,171 $36,872 $30,322 $33,106

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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: $3,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,825
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,554$38,774$32,637$35,637
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,280-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,554$37,874$28,357$31,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0$2,800
Total Invoice$29,171$36,872$30,322$33,106
Adjustments for Features0-856-3,976-4,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,171$36,016$26,346$28,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,845$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app $25  
Remote climate control $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$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 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,665$4,565$7,945$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,280$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-856-3,976-4,162

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length176.4 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
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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