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Scion iM vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iM vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,742

Scion iM   
Difference: $11,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,436

Scion iM   
Difference: $10,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModeliMForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,460 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $17,537 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Floor mats 80      
All-weather floor mats 80 72 72 72
Cargo tray 80      
Cargo net 49 90 90 90
Rear bumper protector 89 95 95 95
Bodyside moldings 209      
Navigation system   1,350    
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Floor mats 75      
All-weather floor mats 55 46 46 46
Cargo tray 55      
Cargo net 35 58 58 58
Rear bumper protector 59 61 61 61
Bodyside moldings 125      
Navigation system   1,156    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 1,487 1,789 439 439
Options (change) 1,104 1,439 283 283
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $20,742 $31,859 $32,609 $35,609
Total Invoice $19,436 $29,635 $30,401 $33,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iM vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,281
Model Year2016201720172017
ModeliMForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine137hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,742$31,859$32,609$35,609
Adjustments for Features0-7,930-9,315-9,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,742$23,929$23,294$26,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$19,436$29,635$30,401$33,186
Adjustments for Features0-7,376-8,684-8,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,436$22,259$21,717$24,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$542$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Scion iM vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201720172017
ModeliMForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,220$9,150$10,535$10,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,930$9,315$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,376-8,684-8,868

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iM vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162017
ModeliMForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length170.5 in180.9 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height55.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion iM

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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