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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: $22,475

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $18,725
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $17,789
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Door sill trim plates     129
Floor mats     184
Fog lights     340
Cargo net     55
Rear spoiler     444
Satellite radio     449
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 107
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Door sill trim plates     100
Floor mats     127
Fog lights     255
Cargo net     33
Rear spoiler     308
Satellite radio     359
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 3,880 1,805 2,995
Options (change) 3,299 1,535 2,377
Destination 825 825 755
Total Price $36,225 $40,165 $22,475
Total Invoice $33,603 $37,312 $20,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,050
Model Year201120112013
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$36,225$40,165$22,475
Adjustments for Features-3,915-7,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,310$33,035$22,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$33,603$37,312$20,921
Adjustments for Features-3,632-6,6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,971$30,688$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$717$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year201120112013
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,005$9,220$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$7,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,632-6,6240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in174.0 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%

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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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