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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: $20,722

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,428

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModeltCOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,575 $33,395
Base Invoice $17,646 $31,227
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310  
Satellite radio 449  
Rear spoiler 385  
Cargo net 49 70
All-weather floor mats 145 72
Metal pedals 79 170
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Satellite radio 359  
Rear spoiler 285  
Cargo net 34 45
All-weather floor mats 100 46
Metal pedals 49 110
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 1,417 3,402
Options (change) 1,052 2,777
Destination 730 850
Total Price $20,722 $37,647
Total Invoice $19,428 $34,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,312
Model Year20122016
ModeltCOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-18
Total Price$20,722$37,647
Adjustments for Features0-12,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,722$25,642
Total Invoice$19,428$34,854
Adjustments for Features0-11,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,428$23,740

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModeltCOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,145$14,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,114

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModeltCOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length174.0 in189.6 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height55.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,060 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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