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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: $21,425

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,920

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $28,195 $18,725
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $26,409 $17,789
Premium Package 2,500      
iPod integration 223 223 223  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98      
Fog lights 374     340
Cargo net 46 46 46 55
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 229
Rear spoiler 367 367   444
Satellite radio 453 453 453 449
Universal garage door opener 82 82 82  
Cargo tray 75   75  
Floor mats       184
Metal pedals       79
Premium Package 2,258      
iPod integration 145 145 145  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64      
Fog lights 243     255
Cargo net 30 30 30 33
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 107
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 138
Rear spoiler 275 275   308
Satellite radio 340 340 340 359
Universal garage door opener 54 54 54  
Cargo tray 46   46  
Floor mats       127
Metal pedals       49
Options (change) 4,636 1,589 1,297 1,945
Options (change) 3,721 1,110 881 1,376
Destination 695 695 695 755
Total Price $25,326 $28,279 $30,187 $21,425
Total Invoice $23,354 $26,135 $27,985 $19,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,261
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,326$28,279$30,187$21,425
Adjustments for Features-2,060-5,360-5,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,266$22,919$24,552$21,425
Cost Above Minimum$347$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$23,354$26,135$27,985$19,920
Adjustments for Features-1,900-4,954-5,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,454$21,181$22,761$19,920
Cost Above Minimum$273$0$1,580$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$7,675$7,950$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$5,360$5,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,900-4,954-5,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092013
ModelForestertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in174.0 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft334.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested100038%

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 tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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