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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: $20,449

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,245

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModeltCOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,575 $25,795 $29,095 $32,095
Base Invoice $17,646 $24,289 $27,281 $30,034
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310      
Rear spoiler 385      
Satellite radio 449      
Sunroof   1,445 1,445 1,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225      
Rear spoiler 285      
Satellite radio 359      
Sunroof   1,203 1,203 1,203
Options (change) 1,144 1,445 1,445 1,445
Options (change) 869 1,203 1,203 1,203
Destination 730 825 825 825
Total Price $20,449 $28,065 $31,365 $34,365
Total Invoice $19,245 $26,317 $29,309 $32,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,209
Model Year2012201420142014
ModeltCOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4173hp H4173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$20,449$28,065$31,365$34,365
Adjustments for Features0-4,120-6,795-6,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,449$23,945$24,570$27,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$3,725
Total Invoice$19,245$26,317$29,309$32,062
Adjustments for Features0-3,863-6,350-6,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,245$22,454$22,959$25,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505$3,362

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201420142014
ModeltCOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,670$5,790$8,465$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,120$6,795$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,863-6,350-6,246

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModeltCOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length174.0 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,424 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 Premium

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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