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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: $19,468

Scion iQ   
Difference: $10,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,968

Scion iQ   
Difference: $9,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $15,495
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $14,720
iPod integration 223 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 55
Rear spoiler 367   285
Satellite radio 453 453 449
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,999
Floor mats     90
Fog lights     340
iPod integration 145 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 35
Rear spoiler 275   190
Satellite radio 340 340 359
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,599
Floor mats     55
Fog lights     255
Options (change) 2,912 2,545 3,218
Options (change) 2,446 2,174 2,493
Destination 695 695 755
Total Price $29,602 $31,435 $19,468
Total Invoice $27,471 $29,278 $17,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,457
Model Year200920092013
ModelForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H494hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6160, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17175/60-16
Total Price$29,602$31,435$19,468
Adjustments for Features-6,515-6,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,087$24,685$19,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,471$29,278$17,968
Adjustments for Features-6,046-6,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,425$22,991$17,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,566$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Model Year200920092013
ModelForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear window airbag  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,390$8,625$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,515$6,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,046-6,2870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Model Year20092013
ModelForesteriQ
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in78.7 in
Length179.5 in120.1 in
Width70.1 in66.1 in
Height65.9 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.8.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in50.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in33.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in28.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.7 ft3

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