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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: $25,439

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $8,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,629

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $7,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200620062006
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,435 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,470 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Solar Roof Package 3,820      
Bodyside moldings 209      
Floor mats 200      
Cargo net 51 46 46 46
Premium Package   2,350    
Universal garage door opener   87 87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183   183
Rear spoiler   353 353 353
Solar Roof Package 3,418      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Floor mats 127      
Cargo net 35 30 30 30
Premium Package   2,117    
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119   119
Rear spoiler   230 230 230
Options (change) 4,280 3,019 486 669
Options (change) 3,705 2,552 316 435
Destination 825 625 625 625
Total Price $33,540 $25,439 $28,006 $29,189
Total Invoice $31,000 $23,629 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,157
Model Year2015200620062006
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVTM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$33,540$25,439$28,006$29,189
Adjustments for Features-2,3950-1,900-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,145$25,439$26,106$28,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$667$2,725
Total Invoice$31,000$23,629$25,942$27,065
Adjustments for Features-2,2140-1,760-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,786$23,629$24,182$26,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$553$2,486

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015200620062006
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote climate control$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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$300
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Solar panel$300   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
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$7,115$4,720$6,620$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$0$1,900$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2140-1,760-950

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length176.4 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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested142542%
Total Not Requested200058%

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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