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Ford Escape vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,856

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,606

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeEscapetC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $17,000
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $16,150
Cargo Package 295 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545 545  
Cargo net 65 65 49
All-weather floor mats 75 75 145
3.0L V6 1,010    
Rear bumper protector     58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Fog lights     425
Satellite radio     449
4-speed automatic     800
Cargo Package 251 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464 464  
Cargo net 34 34 34
All-weather floor mats 57 57 100
3.0L V6 919    
Rear bumper protector     38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Fog lights     320
Satellite radio     359
4-speed automatic     760
Options (change) 1,990 980 2,236
Options (change) 1,725 806 1,836
Destination 695 665 620
Total Price $24,370 $26,060 $19,856
Total Invoice $22,649 $24,183 $18,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,206
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeEscapetC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$24,370$26,060$19,856
Adjustments for Features-700-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$23,505$19,856
Cost Above Minimum$165$0$0
Total Invoice$22,649$24,183$18,606
Adjustments for Features-651-2,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,998$21,812$18,606
Cost Above Minimum$186$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Scion tC

Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeEscapetC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,545$6,400$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-651-2,3710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapetC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in174.0 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height67.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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