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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: $25,141

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,892

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,432

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200620062006
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,135 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,122 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Advanced Technology Package 1,350      
Bodyside moldings 289      
Floor mats 225      
Cargo net 49 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 100 55 55 55
Premium Package   2,350    
Universal garage door opener   87 87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183   183
Advanced Technology Package 1,202      
Bodyside moldings 199      
Floor mats 140      
Cargo net 35 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 60 33 33 33
Premium Package   2,117    
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119   119
Options (change) 2,013 2,721 188 371
Options (change) 1,636 2,355 119 238
Destination 885 625 625 625
Total Price $32,033 $25,141 $27,708 $28,891
Total Invoice $29,643 $23,432 $25,745 $26,868

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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: $1,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year2017200620062006
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine95hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVTM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,033$25,141$27,708$28,891
Adjustments for Features-5,0950-1,900-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,938$25,141$25,808$27,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$667$2,725
Total Invoice$29,643$23,432$25,745$26,868
Adjustments for Features-4,7150-1,765-953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,928$23,432$23,980$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$548$2,483

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017200620062006
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$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   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
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   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
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   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer$150   
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
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$10,165$5,070$6,970$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,095$0$1,900$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7150-1,765-953

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172006
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length178.7 in176.6 in
Width69.3 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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 wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested130038%
Total Not Requested212562%

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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