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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: $19,591

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,276

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModeltCForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,100 $25,295 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $16,245 $23,848 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 199 199 199 199 199
All-weather floor mats 145 72 72 72 72 72
Cargo net 49 90 90 90 90 90
Rear bumper protector 58 95 95 95 95 95
Fog lights 425 386 386      
Satellite radio 449          
Rear spoiler 385          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   53        
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76 76 76
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 129 129 129 129 129
All-weather floor mats 100 46 46 46 46 46
Cargo net 34 58 58 58 58 58
Rear bumper protector 38 61 61 61 61 61
Fog lights 320 289 289      
Satellite radio 359          
Rear spoiler 285          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   34        
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49 49 49
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Options (change) 1,821 1,153 1,100 714 714 714
Options (change) 1,361 784 750 461 461 461
Destination 670 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $19,591 $27,298 $31,145 $30,359 $32,359 $35,359
Total Invoice $18,276 $25,482 $28,932 $28,266 $30,096 $32,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,458
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModeltCForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$19,591$27,298$31,145$30,359$32,359$35,359
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-6,800-8,090-9,050-9,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,591$22,698$24,345$22,269$23,309$26,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$2,076$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$18,276$25,482$28,932$28,266$30,096$32,880
Adjustments for Features0-4,294-6,317-7,532-8,417-8,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,276$21,188$22,615$20,734$21,679$24,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$454$1,881$0$945$3,545

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModeltCForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
iPod integration$100     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
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$1,950$6,550$8,750$10,040$11,000$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,600$6,800$8,090$9,050$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,294-6,317-7,532-8,417-8,601

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModeltCForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length174.0 in180.9 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
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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