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Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,769

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,400

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $19,385
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $18,416
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 165
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Bespoke Audio System     900
Floor mats     184
Fog lights     340
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 107
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Bespoke Audio System     700
Floor mats     127
Fog lights     255
Options (change) 4,790 3,340 1,589
Options (change) 4,073 2,841 1,189
Destination 735 735 795
Total Price $33,895 $35,190 $21,769
Total Invoice $31,598 $32,937 $20,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,050
Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,895$35,190$21,769
Adjustments for Features-4,450-4,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$30,490$21,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$31,598$32,937$20,400
Adjustments for Features-4,148-4,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,450$28,538$20,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,088$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,200$7,450$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$4,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,148-4,3990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20072016
ModelExplorertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in176.6 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested160093%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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