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Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,705

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,254

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,028

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbacktC
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $19,385
Base Invoice $26,351 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $18,416
Moonroof Package 1,695          
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 81 55
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172 172 79
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 101 165
Bespoke Audio System           900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           229
Door sill trim plates           129
Floor mats           184
Fog lights           340
Rear spoiler           444
Moonroof Package 1,413          
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 52 33
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112 112 49
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 65 107
Bespoke Audio System           700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           138
Door sill trim plates           100
Floor mats           127
Fog lights           255
Rear spoiler           308
Options (change) 2,049 354 354 354 354 2,525
Options (change) 1,642 229 229 229 229 1,817
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 795
Total Price $30,959 $33,964 $36,664 $37,759 $39,959 $22,705
Total Invoice $28,908 $31,767 $34,208 $35,255 $37,233 $21,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,240
Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbacktC
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6179hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,959$33,964$36,664$37,759$39,959$22,705
Adjustments for Features-6,040-8,325-9,225-12,365-12,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,919$25,639$27,439$25,394$27,594$22,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$2,520$475$2,675$0
Total Invoice$28,908$31,767$34,208$35,255$37,233$21,028
Adjustments for Features-5,640-7,786-8,607-11,545-11,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,268$23,981$25,601$23,710$25,712$21,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$713$2,333$442$2,444$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC

Model Year201820182018201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbacktC
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane sway warning   $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration     $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,050$11,335$12,235$15,375$15,375$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$8,325$9,225$12,365$12,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,640-7,786-8,607-11,545-11,5210

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182016
ModelOutbacktC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.9 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 ft334.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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