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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: $28,679

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202018201820182018
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLELimited2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,535 $32,500 $25,695 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350        
Floor mats 225 225        
Cargo net 49 49 68 68 68 68
All-weather floor mats 100 100 81 81 81 81
Bodyside moldings 289 289        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299        
Eyesight Package     1,695      
Door sill trim plates     53 53 53 53
Cargo cover     172      
Navigation and Eyesight Package       2,945    
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202        
Floor mats 140 140        
Cargo net 35 35 44 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 60 60 52 52 52 52
Bodyside moldings 199 199        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225        
Eyesight Package     1,412      
Door sill trim plates     34 34 34 34
Cargo cover     111      
Navigation and Eyesight Package       2,498    
Options (change) 2,312 2,312 2,069 3,147 202 202
Options (change) 1,861 1,861 1,653 2,628 130 130
Destination 995 995 915 915 915 915
Total Price $28,842 $35,807 $28,679 $33,457 $34,207 $37,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,688
Model Year202020202018201820182018
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLELimited2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,842$35,807$28,679$33,457$34,207$37,207
Adjustments for Features-1500-1,685-7,025-7,785-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,692$35,807$26,994$26,432$26,422$29,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,115$572$10$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202020202018201820182018
ModelPriusPriusForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimLELimited2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Backup collision intervention   $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200$200
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,440$7,125$12,465$13,225$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$1,685$7,025$7,785$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-150-1,574-6,519-7,267-7,545

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202018
ModelPriusForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length180.0 in180.9 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Legroom42.3 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
27.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft374.7 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 2.5i Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested152569%
Total Not Requested70031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
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
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested170039%
Total Not Requested267561%

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