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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: $9,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,378

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,646 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 185
Rear spoiler 385  
Metal pedals 79  
Cargo net 49 48
All-weather floor mats 145 69
Satellite radio 449  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 120
Rear spoiler 285  
Metal pedals 49  
Cargo net 34 31
All-weather floor mats 100 39
Satellite radio 359  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 2,417 561
Options (change) 2,002 359
Destination 730 725
Total Price $21,722 $31,281
Total Invoice $20,378 $29,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,648
Model Year20122011
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$21,722$31,281
Adjustments for Features0-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,722$25,766
Total Invoice$20,378$29,168
Adjustments for Features0-5,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,378$24,026

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,142

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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 Touring

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

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