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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: $7,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,682

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $16,300
Base Invoice $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $15,485
Plus Package 100        
All Weather Package 500        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Cargo net 48 48 48 48 49
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 69 145
Rear spoiler 368 368 368   385
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432 449
Side curtain airbags         650
Fog lights         425
Plus Package 99        
All Weather Package 417        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Cargo net 31 31 31 31 34
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 39 100
Rear spoiler 276 276 276   285
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324 359
Side curtain airbags         559
Fog lights         320
Options (change) 1,783 1,083 1,083 715 2,103
Options (change) 1,359 778 778 502 1,657
Destination 795 795 795 795 540
Total Price $26,873 $28,873 $30,273 $31,505 $18,943
Total Invoice $25,024 $26,879 $28,159 $29,381 $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: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,248
Model Year20132013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4160hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,873$28,873$30,273$31,505$18,943
Adjustments for Features-4,200-6,390-7,290-7,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,673$22,483$22,983$24,115$18,943
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$500$1,632$0
Total Invoice$25,024$26,879$28,159$29,381$17,682
Adjustments for Features-3,911-5,949-6,781-6,8920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,113$20,930$21,378$22,489$17,682
Cost Above Minimum$183$0$448$1,559$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132013201320132006
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   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
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$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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Trip computer$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 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
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$5,900$8,090$8,990$9,090$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$6,390$7,290$7,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,911-5,949-6,781-6,8920

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132006
ModelForestertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

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

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