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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: $22,889

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $15,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,584

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $13,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $21,400
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $20,329
Navigation system 1,995    
Convenience Package 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 165
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Fog lights     340
Navigation system 1,696    
Convenience Package 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 107
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Fog lights     255
Options (change) 4,065 2,920 734
Options (change) 3,456 2,482 500
Destination 815 815 755
Total Price $38,160 $40,015 $22,889
Total Invoice $35,315 $37,071 $21,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,742
Model Year201020102014
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,160$40,015$22,889
Adjustments for Features-4,310-5,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,850$34,605$22,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,315$37,071$21,584
Adjustments for Features-3,989-5,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,326$32,059$21,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year201020102014
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedMonogram Series
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 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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 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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,435$8,535$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$5,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,989-5,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20102014
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100036%
Total Not Requested177564%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Scion tC Monogram Series

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%

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