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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: $17,988

Scion iQ   
Difference: $4,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Scion iQ   
Difference: $3,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010201020102010
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,665 $20,295 $25,995 $26,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $14,882 $19,214 $24,355 $24,857 $26,707
Floor mats 90        
Cargo net 49 46 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 55 69 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 285 367 367    
Fog lights 340 374      
Alloy wheels 749        
iPod integration   223 223 223 223
Floor mats 55        
Cargo net 32 30 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 35 39 39 39 39
Rear spoiler 190 275 275    
Fog lights 255 243      
Alloy wheels 556        
iPod integration   145 145 145 145
Options (change) 1,568 1,079 705 338 338
Options (change) 1,123 732 489 214 214
Destination 755 695 695 695 695
Total Price $17,988 $22,069 $27,395 $27,528 $29,528
Total Invoice $16,760 $20,641 $25,539 $25,766 $27,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,845
Model Year20142010201020102010
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine94hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 480, 480, 680, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$17,988$22,069$27,395$27,528$29,528
Adjustments for Features0-750-6,365-4,000-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,988$21,319$21,030$23,528$22,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$289$0$2,498$1,898
Total Invoice$16,760$20,641$25,539$25,766$27,616
Adjustments for Features0-701-5,934-3,744-6,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,760$19,940$19,605$22,022$21,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0$2,417$1,838

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142010201020102010
ModeliQForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear window airbag$150    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,375$8,990$6,625$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$6,365$4,000$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-701-5,934-3,744-6,173

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142010
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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