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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: $20,412

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,119

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,133

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $18,275
Base Invoice $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $17,361
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Cargo net 48 48 48 48 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 69 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 185 310
Rear spoiler 368 368 368   385
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432 449
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 93  
Metal pedals         79
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Cargo net 31 31 31 31 34
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 39 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 120 225
Rear spoiler 276 276 276   285
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324 359
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 61  
Metal pedals         49
Options (change) 1,461 1,361 1,361 993 1,417
Options (change) 1,024 959 959 683 1,052
Destination 775 775 775 775 720
Total Price $25,531 $28,731 $30,031 $31,663 $20,412
Total Invoice $23,759 $26,639 $27,828 $29,450 $19,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,834
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,531$28,731$30,031$31,663$20,412
Adjustments for Features-3,000-5,615-6,515-6,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,531$23,116$23,516$24,973$20,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$985$2,442$0
Total Invoice$23,759$26,639$27,828$29,450$19,133
Adjustments for Features-2,792-5,206-6,037-6,2220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,967$21,433$21,791$23,228$19,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$466$824$2,261$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,825$7,440$8,340$8,515$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$5,615$6,515$6,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,792-5,206-6,037-6,2220

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122011
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
Scion tC

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

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