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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: $20,000

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,886

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModeltCOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,575 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $17,646 $21,848 $26,369
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Premium Package   1,300 1,000
All Weather Package   500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Premium Package   1,246 1,047
All Weather Package   417  
Options (change) 695 3,245 2,445
Options (change) 510 2,866 2,250
Destination 730 725 725
Total Price $20,000 $27,165 $31,365
Total Invoice $18,886 $25,439 $29,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,882
Model Year201220112011
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$20,000$27,165$31,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,920-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,000$23,245$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,250
Total Invoice$18,886$25,439$29,344
Adjustments for Features0-3,671-4,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,886$21,768$24,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,020

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220112011
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
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$1,845$5,765$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,920$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,671-4,556

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122011
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.3,387 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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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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested124064%
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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested27521%
Total Not Requested105079%

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