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Scion tC vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,540

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModeltCWRXWRX
TrimBaseLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $18,416 $29,154 $37,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 165 165
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Metal pedals 79    
Floor mats 184    
Rear spoiler 444    
Cargo net 55 55 55
Fog lights 340    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 107 107
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Metal pedals 49    
Floor mats 127    
Rear spoiler 308    
Cargo net 33 36 36
Fog lights 255    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Options (change) 2,360 305 305
Options (change) 1,710 199 199
Destination 795 820 820
Total Price $22,540 $32,120 $41,120
Total Invoice $20,921 $30,173 $38,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,386
Model Year201620172017
ModeltCWRXWRX
TrimBaseLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$22,540$32,120$41,120
Adjustments for Features0-4,115-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,540$28,005$34,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,440
Total Invoice$20,921$30,173$38,769
Adjustments for Features0-3,866-6,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,921$26,307$32,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,169

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201620172017
ModeltCWRXWRX
TrimBaseLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,785$6,900$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,115$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,866-6,293

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162017
ModeltCWRX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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