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Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,995

Scion iQ   
Difference: $6,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,231

Scion iQ   
Difference: $5,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011201120112011
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,265 $20,495 $23,195 $26,995 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $14,501 $19,397 $21,869 $25,316 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
USB port   401          
Bluetooth cell phone link   483          
USB port   301          
Bluetooth cell phone link   362          
Options (change) 0 884 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 663 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 730 725 725 725 725 725 725
Total Price $15,995 $22,104 $23,920 $27,720 $27,220 $28,720 $30,720
Total Invoice $15,231 $20,785 $22,594 $26,041 $25,539 $26,911 $28,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,514
Model Year2012201120112011201120112011
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine94hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTM5M5T4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 480, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$15,995$22,104$23,920$27,720$27,220$28,720$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-4,075-4,425-6,715-7,815-8,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,995$20,829$19,845$23,295$20,505$20,905$22,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$984$0$3,450$660$1,060$2,685
Total Invoice$15,231$20,785$22,594$26,041$25,539$26,911$28,809
Adjustments for Features0-1,199-3,849-4,157-6,300-7,323-7,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,231$19,586$18,745$21,884$19,239$19,588$21,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$841$0$3,139$494$843$2,383

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201120112011201120112011
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
5-speed manual $0$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900$900
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Rear window airbag$150      
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75      
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75      
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0      
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100  $100
Rear spoiler   $200  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio$50   $50$50$50
Satellite radio     $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,225$6,025$6,375$8,665$9,765$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$4,075$4,425$6,715$7,815$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,199-3,849-4,157-6,300-7,323-7,681

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
ModeliQForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase78.7 in103.0 in
Length120.1 in179.5 in
Width66.1 in70.1 in
Height59.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

USB port
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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