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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: $21,643

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,329

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 X
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $21,195
Base Invoice $17,646 $20,015
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 183
Cargo net 49 46
All-weather floor mats 145 55
Rear spoiler 385 353
Satellite radio 449 445
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   1,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 119
Cargo net 34 30
All-weather floor mats 100 33
Rear spoiler 285 230
Satellite radio 359 334
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Premium Package   1,338
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 2,338 2,711
Options (change) 1,953 2,168
Destination 730 645
Total Price $21,643 $24,551
Total Invoice $20,329 $22,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,081
Model Year20122008
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 X
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$21,643$24,551
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,643$23,026
Total Invoice$20,329$22,828
Adjustments for Features0-1,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,329$21,410

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 X
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $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 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
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
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$4,475$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,418

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,110 lb.3,165 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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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested187553%
Total Not Requested165047%

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