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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: $30,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,222

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $3,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,435 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,470 $24,330 $26,409
Solar Roof Package 3,820    
Floor mats 200    
Cargo net 51 46 46
Bodyside moldings 209 238 238
Remote start 499 432 432
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Solar Roof Package 3,418    
Floor mats 127    
Cargo net 35 30 30
Bodyside moldings 125 155 155
Remote start 310 324 324
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 4,779 3,990 3,623
Options (change) 4,015 3,197 2,925
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $34,039 $30,680 $32,513
Total Invoice $31,310 $28,222 $30,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,716
Model Year201520092009
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,039$30,680$32,513
Adjustments for Features0-1,770-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,039$28,910$30,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$31,310$28,222$30,029
Adjustments for Features0-1,628-1,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,310$26,594$28,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,583

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520092009
ModelPriusForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote climate control$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Solar panel$300  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$4,540$6,310$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,628-1,852

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length176.4 in179.5 in
Width68.7 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft368.3 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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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