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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: $32,332

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,868

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,135 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,122 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Advanced Technology Package 1,350      
Floor mats 225      
Cargo net 49 68 68 68
All-weather floor mats 100 81 81 81
Bodyside moldings 289      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Advanced Technology Package 1,202      
Floor mats 140      
Cargo net 35 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 60 52 52 52
Bodyside moldings 199      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Door sill trim plates   34 34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Options (change) 2,312 3,512 567 567
Options (change) 1,861 2,864 366 366
Destination 885 915 915 915
Total Price $32,332 $33,822 $34,572 $37,572
Total Invoice $29,868 $31,284 $32,168 $34,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,908
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine95hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,332$33,822$34,572$37,572
Adjustments for Features0-4,675-5,435-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,332$29,147$29,137$31,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$29,868$31,284$32,168$34,956
Adjustments for Features0-4,324-5,057-5,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,868$26,960$27,111$29,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$151$2,660

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelPriusForesterForesterForester
TrimFour2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,390$10,065$10,825$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675$5,435$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,324-5,057-5,336

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length178.7 in180.9 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft374.7 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 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested242555%
Total Not Requested195045%

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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