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Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,480

Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE   
Difference: $1,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,565

Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE   
Difference: $212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
Modeli-MiEVForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,125 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $30,456 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Cargo mat 100      
Premium Package 2,790      
Cargo tray 115      
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo net   48 48 48
Cargo mat 85      
Premium Package 2,581      
Cargo tray 93      
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Cargo net   31 31 31
Options (change) 3,005 1,248 1,048 1,048
Options (change) 2,759 1,097 919 919
Destination 850 775 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $27,480 $28,618 $29,718 $31,718
Total Invoice $26,565 $26,777 $27,788 $29,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,388
Model Year2012201220122012
Modeli-MiEVForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine66hp E170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 880, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,480$28,618$29,718$31,718
Adjustments for Features0-5,985-6,685-7,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,480$22,633$23,033$24,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$26,565$26,777$27,788$29,686
Adjustments for Features0-5,600-6,251-6,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,565$21,177$21,537$23,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$360$1,901

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220122012
Modeli-MiEVForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote climate control$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated driver seat$200   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,990$7,975$8,675$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,985$6,685$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,600-6,251-6,608

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
Modeli-MiEVForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in103.0 in
Length144.8 in179.5 in
Width62.4 in70.1 in
Height63.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,596 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.033.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
USB port25Yes
Quick charger750No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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