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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: $21,397

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,987

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200620062006
ModeltCForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,210 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,249 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 183   183
Fog lights 340      
Floor mats 184      
Cargo net 55 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 165 55 55 55
Rear spoiler 444 353 353 353
Premium Package   2,350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42  
Universal garage door opener   87 87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 119   119
Fog lights 255      
Floor mats 127      
Cargo net 33 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 107 33 33 33
Rear spoiler 308 230 230 230
Premium Package   2,117    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28  
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56
Options (change) 1,417 3,116 583 724
Options (change) 968 2,613 377 468
Destination 770 625 625 625
Total Price $21,397 $25,536 $28,103 $29,244
Total Invoice $19,987 $23,690 $26,003 $27,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899
Model Year2015200620062006
ModeltCForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8120, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,397$25,536$28,103$29,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,945-3,845-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,397$23,591$24,258$26,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$667$2,708
Total Invoice$19,987$23,690$26,003$27,098
Adjustments for Features0-1,804-3,558-2,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,987$21,886$22,445$24,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$559$2,483

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015200620062006
ModeltCForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$3,780$5,725$7,625$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945$3,845$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,804-3,558-2,729

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,083 lb.3,166 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?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested177552%
Total Not Requested165048%

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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