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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: $22,504

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,796

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModeltCOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,210 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $18,249 $21,939 $26,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 1,198    
Rear spoiler 444    
Floor mats 184    
Fog lights 340    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Navigation system   1,550 1,550
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 849    
Rear spoiler 308    
Floor mats 127    
Fog lights 255    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Navigation system   1,294 1,294
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 2,524 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 1,777 6,553 5,704
Destination 770 775 775
Total Price $22,504 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $20,796 $29,267 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,351
Model Year201520122012
ModeltCOutbackOutback
TrimBase2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine179hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$22,504$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-5,505-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,504$25,960$29,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$20,796$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-5,120-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,796$24,147$26,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,797

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520122012
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 mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
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
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$1,710$7,215$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,505$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,120-5,995

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152012
ModeltCOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length176.6 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,083 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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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested97522%
Total Not Requested336578%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested42512%
Total Not Requested305088%

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