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Subaru Forester vs. Scion iM Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Scion iM Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,742

Scion iM   
Difference: $8,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,436

Scion iM   
Difference: $7,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesteriM
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $18,460
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $17,537
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 80
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 89
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 209
Bespoke Audio System       900
Floor mats       80
Cargo tray       80
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 35
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 55
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 59
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 125
Bespoke Audio System       700
Floor mats       75
Cargo tray       55
Options (change) 2,169 1,969 1,601 1,487
Options (change) 1,727 1,549 1,273 1,104
Destination 775 775 775 795
Total Price $29,539 $30,639 $32,271 $20,742
Total Invoice $27,407 $28,418 $30,040 $19,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iM

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,218
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesteriM
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4137hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,539$30,639$32,271$20,742
Adjustments for Features-6,200-6,900-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,339$23,739$25,196$20,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,407$28,418$30,040$19,436
Adjustments for Features-5,753-6,400-6,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,654$22,018$23,454$19,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$364$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iM

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelForesterForesterForesteriM
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
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 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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$6,825$7,525$7,700$625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,200$6,900$7,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,753-6,400-6,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iM

Model Year20122016
ModelForesteriM
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in170.5 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 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 iM

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

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