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Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,866

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterFR-S
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $26,030
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 90
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Fog lights     490
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 54
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Fog lights     365
Options (change) 450 408 580
Options (change) 291 263 419
Destination 645 645 755
Total Price $27,790 $28,948 $28,735
Total Invoice $25,866 $27,024 $27,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,572
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterFR-S
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$27,790$28,948$28,735
Adjustments for Features-2,400-1,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,390$27,438$28,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0
Total Invoice$25,866$27,024$27,204
Adjustments for Features-2,234-1,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,632$25,614$27,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,982$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterFR-S
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $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 $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$6,440$5,550$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$1,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,234-1,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterFR-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length176.6 in166.7 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft36.9 ft3

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