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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: $23,726

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,021

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,385 $29,995
Base Invoice $18,416 $28,084
All-weather floor mats 165 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 185
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Fog lights 340  
Rear spoiler 444  
Metal pedals 79  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 55 48
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Navigation system   1,600
All-weather floor mats 107 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 120
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Fog lights 255  
Rear spoiler 308  
Metal pedals 49  
Floor mats 127  
Cargo net 33 31
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 3,546 2,161
Options (change) 2,810 1,694
Destination 795 725
Total Price $23,726 $32,881
Total Invoice $22,021 $30,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,626
Model Year20162011
ModeltCForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
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$23,726$32,881
Adjustments for Features0-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,726$27,646
Total Invoice$22,021$30,503
Adjustments for Features0-4,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,021$25,647

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
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 mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,765$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,856

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
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 audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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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