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Scion tC vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,375

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,080

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModeltCImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,000 $19,995 $27,495 $27,995
Base Invoice $16,150 $19,049 $25,978 $26,389
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 192 192 192
Rear spoiler 385      
Satellite radio 449 453 453 453
Cargo net 49 37 37 37
Rear bumper protector 58 69 69 69
Fog lights 425      
Metal pedals 79      
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 125 125 125
Rear spoiler 285      
Satellite radio 359 340 340 340
Cargo net 34 24 24 24
Rear bumper protector 38 45 45 45
Fog lights 320      
Metal pedals 49      
Universal garage door opener   55 55 55
Options (change) 1,755 836 836 836
Options (change) 1,310 589 589 589
Destination 620 695 695 695
Total Price $19,375 $21,526 $29,026 $29,526
Total Invoice $18,080 $20,333 $27,262 $27,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57
Model Year2008200920092009
ModeltCImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7100, 10100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$19,375$21,526$29,026$29,526
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-3,825-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,375$19,201$25,201$26,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000$7,250
Total Invoice$18,080$20,333$27,262$27,673
Adjustments for Features0-2,196-3,593-2,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,080$18,137$23,669$24,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,532$6,654

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year2008200920092009
ModeltCImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,175$4,500$6,000$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$3,825$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,196-3,593-2,882

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20082009
ModeltCImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length174.0 in173.8 in
Width69.1 in68.5 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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