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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: $23,824

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,978

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,210 $28,195
Base Invoice $18,249 $26,409
All-weather floor mats 165 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 183
Bespoke Audio System 1,198  
Fog lights 340  
Metal pedals 79  
Rear spoiler 444  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 55 46
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Navigation system   1,800
All-weather floor mats 107 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 119
Bespoke Audio System 849  
Fog lights 255  
Metal pedals 49  
Rear spoiler 308  
Floor mats 127  
Cargo net 33 30
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Cargo tray   46
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,844 2,644
Options (change) 2,959 2,191
Destination 770 695
Total Price $23,824 $31,534
Total Invoice $21,978 $29,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,336
Model Year20152009
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,824$31,534
Adjustments for Features0-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,824$27,249
Total Invoice$21,978$29,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,978$25,314

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
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 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,865$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,981

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModeltCForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length176.6 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,132 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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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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