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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: $22,382

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,799

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,922

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModeltCtCForester
TrimBaseMonogram Series2.5 X
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,210 $21,400 $21,195
Base Invoice $18,249 $20,329 $20,015
All-weather floor mats 165 165 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 229 183
Fog lights 340 340  
Floor mats 184    
Cargo net 55 55 46
Rear spoiler 444   353
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000  
Premium Package     1,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42
Cargo tray     75
Universal garage door opener     87
All-weather floor mats 107 107 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 138 119
Fog lights 255 255  
Floor mats 127    
Cargo net 33 33 30
Rear spoiler 308   230
6-speed shiftable automatic 950 950  
Premium Package     1,338
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28
Cargo tray     46
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 2,417 1,789 2,341
Options (change) 1,918 1,483 1,880
Destination 755 755 645
Total Price $22,382 $23,944 $24,181
Total Invoice $20,922 $22,567 $22,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $872
Model Year201420142008
ModeltCtCForester
TrimBaseMonogram Series2.5 X
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4179hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$22,382$23,944$24,181
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,382$21,719$22,896
Cost Above Minimum$663$0$0
Total Invoice$20,922$22,567$22,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,097-1,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,922$20,470$21,342
Cost Above Minimum$452$0$0

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142008
ModeltCtCForester
TrimBaseMonogram Series2.5 X
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system $600 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$4,515$6,740$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,097-1,198

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModeltCForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length176.6 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,132 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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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 seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested145041%

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