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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: $18,117

Scion iQ   
Difference: $4,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,860

Scion iQ   
Difference: $4,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008200820082008
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,665 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,882 $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Fog lights 340          
Floor mats 90          
Cargo net 49 46 46 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 55 55
Rear spoiler 285 353 353 353   353
Alloy wheels 749          
Door sill trim plates 129          
Fog lights 255          
Floor mats 55          
Cargo net 32 30 30 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 35 33 33 33 33 33
Rear spoiler 190 230 230 230   230
Alloy wheels 556          
Door sill trim plates 100          
Options (change) 1,697 454 454 454 101 454
Options (change) 1,223 293 293 293 63 293
Destination 755 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $18,117 $22,294 $22,794 $27,794 $27,741 $28,994
Total Invoice $16,860 $20,953 $21,413 $25,868 $26,005 $27,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,777
Model Year201420082008200820082008
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine94hp I4173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTM5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$18,117$22,294$22,794$27,794$27,741$28,994
Adjustments for Features-1000-925-5,165-2,800-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,017$22,294$21,869$22,629$24,941$24,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$760$3,072$2,825
Total Invoice$16,860$20,953$21,413$25,868$26,005$27,054
Adjustments for Features-930-869-4,807-2,625-4,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,767$20,953$20,544$21,061$23,380$23,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$409$0$517$2,836$2,498

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420082008200820082008
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
5-speed manual $0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist$50     
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rear window airbag$150     
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75     
Side curtain airbags$350     
Stability control$400     
Traction control$100     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300 $300 $300
Roof rails  $250 $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125     
Aux input$50 $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
Bluetooth cell phone link$100     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
HD radio$50     
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50$50
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25
Compass   $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    $100
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,700$3,600$4,525$8,765$6,400$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$925$5,165$2,800$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-869-4,807-2,625-4,012

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModeliQForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase78.7 in99.4 in
Length120.1 in176.6 in
Width66.1 in68.3 in
Height59.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft357.7 ft3

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