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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: $19,043

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,777

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 X Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,400 $23,195
Base Invoice $15,580 $21,869
Side curtain airbags 650  
Cargo net 49 48
All-weather floor mats 145 69
Rear spoiler 385 368
Fog lights 425 374
Satellite radio 449 432
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Cargo cover   166
Side curtain airbags 559  
Cargo net 34 31
All-weather floor mats 100 39
Rear spoiler 285 276
Fog lights 320 243
Satellite radio 359 324
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 2,103 1,557
Options (change) 1,657 1,086
Destination 540 725
Total Price $19,043 $25,477
Total Invoice $17,777 $23,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,325
Model Year20072011
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 X Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,043$25,477
Adjustments for Features0-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,043$21,627
Total Invoice$17,777$23,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,777$20,102

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072011
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 X Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,700$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,578

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072011
ModeltCForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length174.0 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,905 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft368.3 ft3

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