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Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,626 Scion tC | ||||
| Difference: $9,601 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,979 Scion tC | ||||
| Difference: $8,963 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | tC |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Base |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $19,385 |
| Base Invoice | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $18,416 |
| Navigation system | 1,350 | |||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 68 | 55 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | 53 | 129 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 81 | 165 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | 229 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| Bespoke Audio System | 900 | |||
| Floor mats | 184 | |||
| Fog lights | 340 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 444 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,156 | |||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 44 | 33 |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | 34 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 52 | 107 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | 138 |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | 78 | |
| Bespoke Audio System | 700 | |||
| Floor mats | 127 | |||
| Fog lights | 255 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 308 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,917 | 567 | 567 | 2,446 |
| Options (change) | 1,522 | 366 | 366 | 1,768 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 795 |
| Total Price | $32,227 | $34,572 | $37,572 | $22,626 |
| Total Invoice | $29,942 | $32,168 | $34,956 | $20,979 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $421 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $465 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | tC |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Base |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 179hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $32,227 | $34,572 | $37,572 | $22,626 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,465 | -11,525 | -11,825 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,762 | $23,047 | $25,747 | $22,626 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,715 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,942 | $32,168 | $34,956 | $20,979 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,936 | -10,724 | -11,002 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,006 | $21,444 | $23,954 | $20,979 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,562 | $0 | $2,510 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | tC |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Base |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,225 | $13,285 | $13,585 | $1,760 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,465 | $11,525 | $11,825 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,936 | -10,724 | -11,002 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | tC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,083 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 52.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 48.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Scion tC
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Bespoke Audio System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Upgraded head unit | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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