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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: $5,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Scion iQ   
Difference: $5,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012201220122012
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 $15,665 $20,595 $23,295 $27,095 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $14,882 $19,489 $21,960 $25,407 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Floor mats 90            
Cargo net 49 48 48 48 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 55 69 69 69 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 285 368 368   368 368  
Fog lights 340 374 374        
Alloy wheels 749 400          
USB port   401          
Bluetooth cell phone link   483          
Floor mats 55            
Cargo net 32 31 31 31 31 31 31
All-weather floor mats 35 39 39 39 39 39 39
Rear spoiler 190 276 276   276 276  
Fog lights 255 243 243        
Alloy wheels 556 348          
USB port   301          
Bluetooth cell phone link   362          
Options (change) 1,568 2,143 859 117 485 485 117
Options (change) 1,123 1,600 589 70 346 346 70
Destination 755 775 775 775 775 775 775
Total Price $17,988 $23,513 $24,929 $27,987 $27,855 $29,155 $30,787
Total Invoice $16,760 $21,864 $23,324 $26,252 $26,026 $27,215 $28,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,149
Model Year2014201220122012201220122012
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$17,988$23,513$24,929$27,987$27,855$29,155$30,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-3,650-3,675-6,165-7,065-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,988$22,063$21,279$24,312$21,690$22,090$23,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$784$0$3,033$411$811$2,268
Total Invoice$16,760$21,864$23,324$26,252$26,026$27,215$28,837
Adjustments for Features0-1,348-3,415-3,447-5,760-6,595-6,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,760$20,516$19,909$22,805$20,266$20,620$22,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$607$0$2,896$357$711$2,147

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201220122012201220122012
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$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$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
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio$50   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$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
Total Value of Features$2,000$3,450$5,650$5,675$8,165$9,065$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$3,650$3,675$6,165$7,065$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,348-3,415-3,447-5,760-6,595-6,781

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
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

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
USB port
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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