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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: $21,526

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,087

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelForesterForestertC
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $33,795 $19,210
Base Invoice $27,332 $31,569 $18,249
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 55
Door sill trim plates 38 38 129
All-weather floor mats 72 72 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 229
Fog lights 386   340
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Cargo tray 75    
Floor mats     184
Rear spoiler     444
Cargo cover 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 33
Door sill trim plates 24 24 100
All-weather floor mats 46 46 107
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 138
Fog lights 289   255
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Cargo tray 46    
Floor mats     127
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 1,118 657 1,546
Options (change) 759 424 1,068
Destination 850 850 770
Total Price $31,163 $35,302 $21,526
Total Invoice $28,941 $32,843 $20,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,458
Model Year201620162015
ModelForesterForestertC
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4250hp H4179hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,163$35,302$21,526
Adjustments for Features-5,810-8,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,353$27,082$21,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,729$0
Total Invoice$28,941$32,843$20,087
Adjustments for Features-5,396-7,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,545$25,196$20,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,651$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year201620162015
ModelForesterForestertC
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,400$9,810$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,810$8,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,396-7,6470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Scion tC

Model Year20162015
ModelForestertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft334.5 ft3

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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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