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Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,126

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelOutbackOutbacktC
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $18,725
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $17,789
Satellite radio 461 461 449
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Premium Package 1,500 1,200  
All Weather Package 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Floor mats     184
Fog lights     340
Rear spoiler     444
Satellite radio 346 346 359
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Premium Package 1,431 1,232  
All Weather Package 417    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Floor mats     127
Fog lights     255
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 3,906 3,106 1,646
Options (change) 3,397 2,781 1,187
Destination 775 775 755
Total Price $27,976 $32,176 $21,126
Total Invoice $26,111 $30,016 $19,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,805
Model Year201220122013
ModelOutbackOutbacktC
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6180hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,976$32,176$21,126
Adjustments for Features-3,830-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,146$27,396$21,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0
Total Invoice$26,111$30,016$19,731
Adjustments for Features-3,575-4,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,536$25,557$19,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,021$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC

Model Year201220122013
ModelOutbackOutbacktC
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,540$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,575-4,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122013
ModelOutbacktC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in174.0 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82542%
Total Not Requested114058%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested27520%
Total Not Requested107580%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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