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

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Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,170

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,800

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $1,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterFR-S
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,295 $27,095 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $24,500
Base Invoice $21,960 $25,407 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $23,275
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65          
Options (change) 100 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 65 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 755
Total Price $24,170 $27,870 $27,370 $28,670 $30,670 $25,255
Total Invoice $22,800 $26,182 $25,680 $26,869 $28,767 $24,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,885
Model Year201220122012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterFR-S
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,170$27,870$27,370$28,670$30,670$25,255
Adjustments for Features-3,875-4,200-6,490-7,390-7,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,295$23,670$20,880$21,280$22,905$25,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,375$585$985$2,610$0
Total Invoice$22,800$26,182$25,680$26,869$28,767$24,030
Adjustments for Features-3,655-3,946-6,089-6,926-7,2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,145$22,236$19,591$19,943$21,484$24,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,091$446$798$2,339$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year201220122012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterFR-S
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900$900 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera   $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  $100 
Rear spoiler $200  $200 
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates     $100
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals $75  $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$4,750$5,075$7,365$8,265$8,640$875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$4,200$6,490$7,390$7,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,655-3,946-6,089-6,926-7,2830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year20122013
ModelForesterFR-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in166.7 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft36.9 ft3

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