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Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,084

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,879

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $17,100
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $16,245
Premium Package 2,350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
Cargo net 46 46 46 49
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 310
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 385
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87  
Fog lights       425
Premium Package 2,117      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
Cargo net 30 30 30 34
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 225
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 285
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56  
Fog lights       320
Options (change) 3,116 583 724 1,314
Options (change) 2,613 377 468 964
Destination 625 625 625 670
Total Price $25,536 $28,103 $29,244 $19,084
Total Invoice $23,690 $26,003 $27,098 $17,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,866
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4161hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,536$28,103$29,244$19,084
Adjustments for Features-3,175-5,075-4,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,361$23,028$25,069$19,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$2,708$0
Total Invoice$23,690$26,003$27,098$17,879
Adjustments for Features-2,945-4,696-3,8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,745$21,307$23,229$17,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$562$2,484$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic $800  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$5,650$7,550$6,650$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$5,075$4,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,945-4,696-3,8690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062010
ModelForestertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in174.0 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height65.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested162547%
Total Not Requested180053%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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