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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: $15,995

Scion iQ   
Difference: $6,259

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,231

Scion iQ   
Difference: $5,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,595 $23,295 $27,095 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $15,265
Base Invoice $19,489 $21,960 $25,407 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $14,501
USB port 401            
Bluetooth cell phone link 483            
USB port 301            
Bluetooth cell phone link 362            
Options (change) 884 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 663 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775 730
Total Price $22,254 $24,070 $27,870 $27,370 $28,670 $30,670 $15,995
Total Invoice $20,927 $22,735 $26,182 $25,680 $26,869 $28,767 $15,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,608
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H494hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7160, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17175/60-16
Total Price$22,254$24,070$27,870$27,370$28,670$30,670$15,995
Adjustments for Features-1,325-4,125-4,475-6,765-7,665-8,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,929$19,945$23,395$20,605$21,005$22,630$15,995
Cost Above Minimum$984$0$3,450$660$1,060$2,685$0
Total Invoice$20,927$22,735$26,182$25,680$26,869$28,767$15,231
Adjustments for Features-1,246-3,896-4,204-6,347-7,183-7,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,681$18,839$21,978$19,333$19,686$21,226$15,231
Cost Above Minimum$842$0$3,139$494$847$2,387$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900$900 
CVT      $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Rear window airbag      $150
Rearview camera    $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver      $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger      $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers      $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200  $200 
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,275$6,075$6,425$8,715$9,615$9,990$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$4,125$4,475$6,765$7,665$8,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,246-3,896-4,204-6,347-7,183-7,5410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Model Year20122012
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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