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Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,776

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,796

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,072

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,385 $36,090
Base Invoice $18,416 $33,675
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
All-weather floor mats 165 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 245
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Rear spoiler 444  
Floor mats 184  
Door sill trim plates 129 53
Cargo net 55 68
Fog lights 340  
Universal garage door opener   120
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
All-weather floor mats 107 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 158
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Rear spoiler 308  
Floor mats 127  
Door sill trim plates 100 34
Cargo net 33 44
Fog lights 255  
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 3,596 567
Options (change) 2,861 366
Destination 795 915
Total Price $23,776 $37,572
Total Invoice $22,072 $34,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,859
Model Year20162018
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,776$37,572
Adjustments for Features0-10,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,776$26,797
Total Invoice$22,072$34,956
Adjustments for Features0-10,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,072$24,931

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,685$13,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,025

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModeltCForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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