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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: $27,979

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $1,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,254

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesterFR-S
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $25,305
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $24,040
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 90
Rear spoiler 368 368   399
Bespoke Audio System       900
Fog lights       490
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 54
Rear spoiler 276 276   300
Bespoke Audio System       700
Fog lights       365
Options (change) 1,637 1,437 1,069 1,879
Options (change) 1,381 1,203 927 1,419
Destination 775 775 775 795
Total Price $29,007 $30,107 $31,739 $27,979
Total Invoice $27,061 $28,072 $29,694 $26,254

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,411
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesterFR-S
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,007$30,107$31,739$27,979
Adjustments for Features-6,665-7,365-7,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,342$22,742$24,199$27,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,061$28,072$29,694$26,254
Adjustments for Features-6,218-6,867-7,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,843$21,205$22,640$26,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$1,797$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesterFR-S
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,465$8,165$8,340$800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,665$7,365$7,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,218-6,867-7,0540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year20122016
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Scion FR-S

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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