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Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,468

Scion iQ   
Difference: $9,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,968

Scion iQ   
Difference: $9,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $15,495
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $14,720
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,999
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 55
Rear spoiler 368 368   285
Floor mats       90
Fog lights       340
Satellite radio       449
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,599
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 35
Rear spoiler 276 276   190
Floor mats       55
Fog lights       255
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 1,637 1,437 1,069 3,218
Options (change) 1,381 1,203 927 2,493
Destination 775 775 775 755
Total Price $29,007 $30,107 $31,739 $19,468
Total Invoice $27,061 $28,072 $29,694 $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: $2,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,712
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H494hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7160, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17175/60-16
Total Price$29,007$30,107$31,739$19,468
Adjustments for Features-6,840-7,540-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,167$22,567$24,024$19,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,061$28,072$29,694$17,968
Adjustments for Features-6,381-7,030-7,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,680$21,042$22,476$17,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$1,796$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesteriQ
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear window airbag   $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,515$9,215$9,390$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,840$7,540$7,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,381-7,030-7,2180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion iQ

Model Year20122013
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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