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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: $21,722

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,378

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $28,495
Base Invoice $17,646 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 183
Rear spoiler 385  
Metal pedals 79  
Cargo net 49 46
All-weather floor mats 145 69
Satellite radio 449 453
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 119
Rear spoiler 285  
Metal pedals 49  
Cargo net 34 30
All-weather floor mats 100 39
Satellite radio 359 340
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Options (change) 2,417 1,222
Options (change) 2,002 835
Destination 730 695
Total Price $21,722 $30,412
Total Invoice $20,378 $28,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,286
Model Year20122010
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$21,722$30,412
Adjustments for Features0-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,722$25,487
Total Invoice$20,378$28,237
Adjustments for Features0-4,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,378$23,664

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,573

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModeltCForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length174.0 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft368.3 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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