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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: $21,194

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,003

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,970

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModeltCOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,575 $30,995
Base Invoice $17,646 $28,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 183
Rear spoiler 385  
Cargo net 49 42
All-weather floor mats 145 55
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 119
Rear spoiler 285  
Cargo net 34 28
All-weather floor mats 100 33
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,889 1,557
Options (change) 1,594 1,324
Destination 730 645
Total Price $21,194 $33,197
Total Invoice $19,970 $30,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,377
Model Year20122008
ModeltCOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$21,194$33,197
Adjustments for Features0-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,194$27,352
Total Invoice$19,970$30,764
Adjustments for Features0-5,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,970$25,347

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModeltCOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,120$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,417

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModeltCOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length174.0 in188.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft366.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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