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Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,003

Scion iQ   
Difference: $5,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,775

Scion iQ   
Difference: $5,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $15,665
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $14,882
Cargo net 46 46 46 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 285
Alloy wheels 659     749
Floor mats       90
Fog lights       340
Cargo net 30 30 30 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 35
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 190
Alloy wheels 495     556
Floor mats       55
Fog lights       255
Options (change) 1,113 454 454 1,568
Options (change) 788 293 293 1,123
Destination 625 625 625 770
Total Price $23,533 $27,974 $28,974 $18,003
Total Invoice $21,865 $25,919 $26,923 $16,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,650
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H494hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7160, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16175/60-16
Total Price$23,533$27,974$28,974$18,003
Adjustments for Features-75-4,850-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,458$23,124$25,149$18,003
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,025$0
Total Invoice$21,865$25,919$26,923$16,775
Adjustments for Features-70-4,494-3,5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,795$21,425$23,369$16,775
Cost Above Minimum$370$0$1,944$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear window airbag   $150
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$3,250$8,025$7,000$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$4,850$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-4,494-3,5540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Model Year20062015
ModelForesteriQ
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in78.7 in
Length176.6 in120.1 in
Width68.3 in66.1 in
Height65.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.8.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in33.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in28.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.7 ft3

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