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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: $19,147

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,842

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModeltCForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,400 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $15,580 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Side curtain airbags 650        
Fog lights 425        
Cargo net 49 46 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 145 55 55 55 55
Rear spoiler 385 353 353   353
Satellite radio 449 445 445 445 445
Cargo mat 104        
Premium Package   1,500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42    
Side curtain airbags 559        
Fog lights 320        
Cargo net 34 30 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 100 33 33 33 33
Rear spoiler 285 230 230   230
Satellite radio 359 334 334 334 334
Cargo mat 65        
Premium Package   1,338      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28    
Options (change) 2,207 2,441 941 546 899
Options (change) 1,722 1,993 655 397 627
Destination 540 645 645 645 645
Total Price $19,147 $24,281 $28,281 $28,186 $29,439
Total Invoice $17,842 $22,653 $26,230 $26,339 $27,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,630
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModeltCForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$19,147$24,281$28,281$28,186$29,439
Adjustments for Features0-3,410-5,400-2,935-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,147$20,871$22,881$25,251$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010$4,380$4,158
Total Invoice$17,842$22,653$26,230$26,339$27,388
Adjustments for Features0-3,181-5,008-2,743-4,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,842$19,472$21,222$23,596$23,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$4,124$3,813

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008200820082008
ModeltCForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic  $800  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Hood scoop   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Compass  $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Total Value of Features$2,365$5,775$7,765$5,300$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,410$5,400$2,935$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,181-5,008-2,743-4,103

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModeltCForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length174.0 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested180051%

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