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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: $18,943

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,682

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $25,995 $28,495 $16,300
Base Invoice $19,214 $24,355 $26,707 $15,485
Premium Package 2,500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98      
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Cargo net 46 46 46 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 145
Rear spoiler 367 367   385
Fog lights 374     425
Satellite radio 453 453 453 449
Side curtain airbags       650
Premium Package 2,287      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64      
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Cargo net 30 30 30 34
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 100
Rear spoiler 275 275   285
Fog lights 243     320
Satellite radio 340 340 340 359
Side curtain airbags       559
Options (change) 4,073 1,101 734 2,103
Options (change) 3,386 792 517 1,657
Destination 695 695 695 540
Total Price $25,063 $27,791 $29,924 $18,943
Total Invoice $23,295 $25,842 $27,919 $17,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,102
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4160hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 680, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,063$27,791$29,924$18,943
Adjustments for Features-3,625-6,515-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,438$21,276$23,249$18,943
Cost Above Minimum$162$0$1,973$0
Total Invoice$23,295$25,842$27,919$17,682
Adjustments for Features-3,369-6,058-6,2280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,926$19,784$21,691$17,682
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,907$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year2010201020102006
ModelForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,450$8,340$8,500$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$6,515$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,369-6,058-6,2280

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20102006
ModelForestertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in174.0 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height65.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested165053%
Total Not Requested145047%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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