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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: $23,441

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008200820082008
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLELimited2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,535 $32,500 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350        
Bodyside moldings 289 289        
Floor mats 225 225        
Cargo net 49 49 46 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 100 100 55 55 55 55
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299        
Premium Package     1,500      
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202        
Bodyside moldings 199 199        
Floor mats 140 140        
Cargo net 35 35 30 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 60 60 33 33 33 33
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225        
Premium Package     1,338      
Options (change) 2,312 2,312 1,601 101 101 101
Options (change) 1,861 1,861 1,401 63 63 63
Destination 995 995 645 645 645 645
Total Price $28,842 $35,807 $23,441 $27,441 $27,741 $28,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,327
Model Year202020202008200820082008
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLELimited2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,842$35,807$23,441$27,441$27,741$28,641
Adjustments for Features-2,895-2,745-175-2,1650-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,947$33,062$23,266$25,276$27,741$27,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,115$0$2,010$4,475$4,075

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202020202008200820082008
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLELimited2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
5-speed manual  $0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Brake assist$50$50    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Stability control$400$400    
Temporary spare tire$150     
Traction control$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 $40  
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Roof rack  $300$300 $300
Roof rails    $250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Compass   $0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights  $125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Total Value of Features$8,715$8,565$5,995$7,985$5,820$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$2,745$175$2,165$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-287-219-165-2,0230-1,218

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length180.0 in176.6 in
Width69.3 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Legroom42.3 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
27.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested85024%
Total Not Requested267576%

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