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Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,139

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModeltCOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,275 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $17,361 $21,939 $26,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
Satellite radio 449 461 461
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Premium Package   1,500 1,200
All Weather Package   500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
Satellite radio 359 346 346
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Premium Package   1,431 1,232
All Weather Package   417  
Options (change) 1,144 3,906 3,106
Options (change) 869 3,397 2,781
Destination 720 775 775
Total Price $20,139 $27,976 $32,176
Total Invoice $18,950 $26,111 $30,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,199
Model Year201120122012
ModeltCOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$20,139$27,976$32,176
Adjustments for Features0-4,245-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,139$23,731$26,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,250
Total Invoice$18,950$26,111$30,016
Adjustments for Features0-3,962-4,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$22,149$25,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,021

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120122012
ModeltCOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,670$5,915$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,245$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,962-4,846

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112012
ModeltCOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length174.0 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft371.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested57529%
Total Not Requested139071%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested120089%

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