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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: $24,073

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $16,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,667

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $15,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelExplorertC
TrimLimitedMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $21,400
Base Invoice $34,952 $20,329
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   229
Cargo net   55
Door sill trim plates   129
Fog lights   340
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Navigation system 676  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 107
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   138
Cargo net   33
Door sill trim plates   100
Fog lights   255
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 2,600 1,918
Options (change) 2,211 1,583
Destination 825 755
Total Price $40,960 $24,073
Total Invoice $37,988 $22,667

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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: $11,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,960
Model Year20112014
ModelExplorertC
TrimLimitedMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$40,960$24,073
Adjustments for Features-5,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,180$24,073
Total Invoice$37,988$22,667
Adjustments for Features-5,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,627$22,667

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorertC
TrimLimitedMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$7,580$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in176.6 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,132 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
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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