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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: $19,597

Scion iQ   
Difference: $8,939

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,068

Scion iQ   
Difference: $8,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016201620162016
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,495 $25,295 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $14,720 $23,848 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Floor mats 90        
Door sill trim plates 129 38 38 38 38
All-weather floor mats 55 72 72 72 72
Fog lights 340 386      
Satellite radio 449        
Navigation system 1,999 600      
Rear spoiler 285        
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795      
All Weather Package   500      
Navigation Package     1,350    
Floor mats 55        
Door sill trim plates 100 24 24 24 24
All-weather floor mats 35 46 46 46 46
Fog lights 255 289      
Satellite radio 359        
Navigation system 1,599 532      
Rear spoiler 190        
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663      
All Weather Package   417      
Navigation Package     1,157    
Options (change) 3,347 2,391 1,460 110 110
Options (change) 2,593 1,971 1,227 70 70
Destination 755 850 850 850 850
Total Price $19,597 $28,536 $31,105 $31,755 $34,755
Total Invoice $18,068 $26,669 $29,032 $29,705 $32,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,620
Model Year20132016201620162016
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine94hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTM6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$19,597$28,536$31,105$31,755$34,755
Adjustments for Features0-6,400-8,265-8,500-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,597$22,136$22,840$23,255$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$704$1,119$3,919
Total Invoice$18,068$26,669$29,032$29,705$32,489
Adjustments for Features0-5,981-7,714-7,951-8,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,068$20,688$21,318$21,754$24,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630$1,066$3,668

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132016201620162016
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000 
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
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, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane sway warning $25   
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rear window airbag$150    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
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$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $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 front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$8,950$10,815$11,050$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,400$8,265$8,500$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,981-7,714-7,951-8,133

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132016
ModeliQForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase78.7 in103.9 in
Length120.1 in180.9 in
Width66.1 in70.7 in
Height59.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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