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BMW i8 vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,493

Scion tC   
Difference: $116,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,176

Scion tC   
Difference: $107,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
Modeli8tC
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $19,385
Base Invoice $130,125 $18,416
Bespoke Audio System   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   229
Floor mats   184
Bespoke Audio System   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   138
Floor mats   127
Options (change) 0 1,313
Options (change) 0 965
Destination 995 795
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $137,902 $21,493
Total Invoice $127,327 $20,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,313
Model Year20162016
Modeli8tC
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH179hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$137,902$21,493
Adjustments for Features-10,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,247$21,493
Total Invoice$127,327$20,176
Adjustments for Features-9,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,489$20,176

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20162016
Modeli8tC
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,140$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,8380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20162016
Modeli8tC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length184.9 in176.6 in
Width76.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.734.5 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%
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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