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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: $911

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,501

Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $64

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
Modeli-MiEVForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,125 $24,595 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $30,456 $23,203 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Premium Package 2,790        
Cargo mat 100        
Cargo tray 115 75      
Navigation system   1,100      
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795      
All Weather Package   500      
Cargo net   90 90 90 90
Fog lights   386      
Navigation Package     1,850    
Premium Package 2,581        
Cargo mat 85        
Cargo tray 93 46      
Navigation system   975      
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663      
All Weather Package   417      
Cargo net   58 58 58 58
Fog lights   289      
Navigation Package     1,600    
Options (change) 3,005 2,946 1,940 90 90
Options (change) 2,759 2,448 1,658 58 58
Destination 850 850 850 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $27,480 $28,391 $30,885 $31,035 $34,035
Total Invoice $26,565 $26,501 $28,821 $29,052 $31,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,231
Model Year20122015201520152015
Modeli-MiEVForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine66hp E170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)145/65-15225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,480$28,391$30,885$31,035$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-5,535-7,410-7,410-7,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,480$22,856$23,475$23,625$26,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$619$769$3,569
Total Invoice$26,565$26,501$28,821$29,052$31,835
Adjustments for Features0-5,167-6,915-6,937-7,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,565$21,334$21,906$22,115$24,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$572$781$3,383

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015201520152015
Modeli-MiEVForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote climate control$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Forward collision warning $200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane sway warning $25   
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25   
Digital instruments$0    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated driver seat$200    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$8,275$10,150$10,150$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,535$7,410$7,410$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,167-6,915-6,937-7,118

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
Modeli-MiEVForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length144.8 in180.9 in
Width62.4 in70.7 in
Height63.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,596 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.034.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.074.7 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 2.5i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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