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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: $22,475

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModeltCForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,725 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $17,789 $27,424 $32,028
All-weather floor mats 165 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 199 199
Satellite radio 449    
Rear spoiler 444    
Floor mats 184    
Door sill trim plates 129 38 38
Cargo net 55 90 90
Fog lights 340 386  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Cargo tray   75  
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
All-weather floor mats 107 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 129 129
Satellite radio 359    
Rear spoiler 308    
Floor mats 127    
Door sill trim plates 100 24 24
Cargo net 33 58 58
Fog lights 255 289  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Cargo tray   46  
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 2,995 1,118 657
Options (change) 2,377 759 424
Destination 755 875 875
Total Price $22,475 $31,288 $35,827
Total Invoice $20,921 $29,058 $33,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,549
Model Year201320172017
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 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,475$31,288$35,827
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-8,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,475$26,348$27,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$879
Total Invoice$20,921$29,058$33,327
Adjustments for Features0-4,588-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,921$24,470$25,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$857

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
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  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$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 
App support $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$2,560$7,500$11,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,588-8,000

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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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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