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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: $19,057

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,862

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $17,000
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $16,150
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 145
Satellite radio 195     449
Sunroof   850 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       310
Rear bumper protector       58
Fog lights       425
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 100
Satellite radio 166     359
Sunroof   723 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       225
Rear bumper protector       38
Fog lights       320
Options (change) 1,660 925 925 1,387
Options (change) 1,411 787 787 1,042
Destination 815 815 815 670
Total Price $30,945 $33,355 $37,290 $19,057
Total Invoice $28,684 $30,921 $34,503 $17,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,365
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,945$33,355$37,290$19,057
Adjustments for Features-3,730-5,005-8,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,215$28,350$29,010$19,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$1,795$0
Total Invoice$28,684$30,921$34,503$17,862
Adjustments for Features-3,457-4,640-7,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,227$26,281$26,842$17,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$1,615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$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 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,325$7,600$10,875$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$5,005$8,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,457-4,640-7,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092009
ModelExplorertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in174.0 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.6 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%

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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