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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: $19,520

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,180

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132008
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 $17,000
Base Invoice $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $16,150
Plus Package 100        
All Weather Package 500        
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Cargo net 48 48 48 48 49
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 78 58
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
Fog lights         425
Plus Package 99        
All Weather Package 417        
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Cargo net 31 31 31 31 34
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 51 38
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
Fog lights         320
Options (change) 2,139 1,439 1,439 1,071 1,900
Options (change) 1,591 1,010 1,010 734 1,410
Destination 795 795 795 795 620
Total Price $27,229 $29,229 $30,629 $31,861 $19,520
Total Invoice $25,256 $27,111 $28,391 $29,613 $18,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,004
Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForestertC
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4161hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$27,229$29,229$30,629$31,861$19,520
Adjustments for Features-4,200-6,390-7,290-7,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,029$22,839$23,339$24,396$19,520
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$25,256$27,111$28,391$29,613$18,180
Adjustments for Features-3,896-5,927-6,757-6,9380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,360$21,184$21,634$22,675$18,180
Cost Above Minimum$176$0$450$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132013201320132008
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 
iPod integration    $100
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
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
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$6,075$8,265$9,165$9,340$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$6,390$7,290$7,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,896-5,927-6,757-6,9380

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132008
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

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

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