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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: $20,194

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,020

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,646 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 183
Cargo net 49 46
All-weather floor mats 145 55
Rear spoiler 385 353
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 119
Cargo net 34 30
All-weather floor mats 100 33
Rear spoiler 285 230
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 889 1,524
Options (change) 644 1,196
Destination 730 625
Total Price $20,194 $30,044
Total Invoice $19,020 $27,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,078
Model Year20122006
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$20,194$30,044
Adjustments for Features0-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,194$26,019
Total Invoice$19,020$27,826
Adjustments for Features0-3,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,020$24,098

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
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 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,728

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModeltCForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length174.0 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,060 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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