BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018 Scion tC Scion tC 2012

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BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,000

Scion tC   
Difference: $25,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,886

Scion tC   
Difference: $24,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
Model3-Series3-SeriestC
Trim328d330iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $18,575
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $17,646
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Rear spoiler     385
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Rear spoiler     285
Options (change) 550 550 695
Options (change) 505 505 510
Destination 995 995 730
Total Price $47,495 $45,995 $20,000
Total Invoice $44,915 $43,520 $18,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,378
Model Year201820182012
Model3-Series3-SeriestC
Trim328d330iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,495$45,995$20,000
Adjustments for Features-8,625-8,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,870$37,270$20,000
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$44,915$43,520$18,886
Adjustments for Features-8,156-8,2560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,759$35,264$18,886
Cost Above Minimum$1,495$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC

Model Year201820182012
Model3-Series3-SeriestC
Trim328d330iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,295$9,395$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,625$8,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,156-8,2560

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriestC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.0 in174.0 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 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%

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