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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: $21,397

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,987

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062015
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 $19,210
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $18,249
Premium Package 2,350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
Cargo net 46 46 46 55
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 229
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 444
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87  
Floor mats       184
Fog lights       340
Premium Package 2,117      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
Cargo net 30 30 30 33
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 107
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 138
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 308
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56  
Floor mats       127
Fog lights       255
Options (change) 3,116 583 724 1,417
Options (change) 2,613 377 468 968
Destination 625 625 625 770
Total Price $25,536 $28,103 $29,244 $21,397
Total Invoice $23,690 $26,003 $27,098 $19,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4179hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,536$28,103$29,244$21,397
Adjustments for Features-1,945-3,845-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,591$24,258$26,299$21,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$2,708$0
Total Invoice$23,690$26,003$27,098$19,987
Adjustments for Features-1,804-3,558-2,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,886$22,445$24,369$19,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$2,483$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year2006200620062015
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 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray   $40
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Trip computer   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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$5,725$7,625$6,725$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$3,845$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,804-3,558-2,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062015
ModelForestertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in176.6 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft334.5 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 wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested177552%
Total Not Requested165048%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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