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Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,043 Scion tC | ||||||
| Difference: $7,885 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,777 Scion tC | ||||||
| Difference: $7,466 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | tC | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Base | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $16,400 | $25,295 | $29,195 | $28,795 | $30,795 | $33,795 |
| Base Invoice | $15,580 | $23,848 | $27,332 | $26,955 | $28,785 | $31,569 |
| Side curtain airbags | 650 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Cargo net | 49 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Fog lights | 425 | 386 | 386 | |||
| Satellite radio | 449 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 385 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 53 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 559 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 100 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Cargo net | 34 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Fog lights | 320 | 289 | 289 | |||
| Satellite radio | 359 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 285 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 34 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | |
| Options (change) | 2,103 | 783 | 730 | 344 | 344 | 344 |
| Options (change) | 1,657 | 545 | 511 | 222 | 222 | 222 |
| Destination | 540 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $19,043 | $26,928 | $30,775 | $29,989 | $31,989 | $34,989 |
| Total Invoice | $17,777 | $25,243 | $28,693 | $28,027 | $29,857 | $32,641 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,931 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,759 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | tC | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Base | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 160hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | CVT-8 | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $19,043 | $26,928 | $30,775 | $29,989 | $31,989 | $34,989 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,525 | -6,725 | -8,015 | -8,975 | -9,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,043 | $22,403 | $24,050 | $21,974 | $23,014 | $25,814 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $429 | $2,076 | $0 | $1,040 | $3,840 |
| Total Invoice | $17,777 | $25,243 | $28,693 | $28,027 | $29,857 | $32,641 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,242 | -6,270 | -7,491 | -8,377 | -8,559 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $17,777 | $21,001 | $22,423 | $20,536 | $21,480 | $24,082 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $465 | $1,887 | $0 | $944 | $3,546 |
Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | tC | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | Base | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $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 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,850 | $6,375 | $8,575 | $9,865 | $10,825 | $11,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,525 | $6,725 | $8,015 | $8,975 | $9,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,242 | -6,270 | -7,491 | -8,377 | -8,559 |
Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | tC | Forester |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 174.0 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,906 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
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