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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: $20,884

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,675

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModeltCForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $28,495 $33,095
Base Invoice $17,361 $26,690 $30,927
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 199 199
Rear spoiler 385    
All-weather floor mats 145 72 72
Cargo net 49 90 90
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 129 129
Rear spoiler 285    
All-weather floor mats 100 46 46
Cargo net 34 58 58
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 1,889 619 619
Options (change) 1,594 400 400
Destination 720 850 850
Total Price $20,884 $29,964 $34,564
Total Invoice $19,675 $27,940 $32,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,859
Model Year201120152015
ModeltCForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,884$29,964$34,564
Adjustments for Features0-4,725-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,884$25,239$27,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,035
Total Invoice$19,675$27,940$32,177
Adjustments for Features0-4,406-6,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,675$23,534$25,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,856

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120152015
ModeltCForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,500$7,225$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,725$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,406-6,787

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
ModeltCForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length174.0 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 2.0XT Touring

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

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