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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: $29,950

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $198

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,662

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimFourFour Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,650 $30,000 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,671 $27,927 $24,330 $26,409
Floor mats 225 225    
Cargo net 49 49 46 46
All-weather floor mats 100 100 69 69
Bodyside moldings 289 289 238 238
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Cargo cover     166 166
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Floor mats 140 140    
Cargo net 35 35 30 30
All-weather floor mats 60 60 39 39
Bodyside moldings 199 199 155 155
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Cargo cover     108 108
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 663 663 3,260 3,260
Options (change) 434 434 2,637 2,640
Destination 835 835 695 695
Total Price $30,148 $31,498 $29,950 $32,150
Total Invoice $27,940 $29,196 $27,662 $29,744

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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: $1,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimFourFour Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,148$31,498$29,950$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-2,420-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,148$29,423$27,530$29,295
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0$1,765
Total Invoice$27,940$29,196$27,662$29,744
Adjustments for Features0-1,923-2,235-2,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,940$27,273$25,427$27,103
Cost Above Minimum$667$0$0$1,676

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelPriusPriusForesterForester
TrimFourFour Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
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, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,640$6,985$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$2,420$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,923-2,235-2,641

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length178.7 in179.5 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft368.3 ft3

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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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