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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: $23,776

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,072

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $19,385
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $18,416
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 205A 2,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 165
Bespoke Audio System     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Cargo net     55
Door sill trim plates     129
Floor mats     184
Fog lights     340
Rear spoiler     444
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,150
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 205A 2,380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 107
Bespoke Audio System     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Cargo net     33
Door sill trim plates     100
Floor mats     127
Fog lights     255
Rear spoiler     308
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,093
Options (change) 5,400 2,600 3,596
Options (change) 4,591 2,211 2,861
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $38,320 $41,280 $23,776
Total Invoice $35,443 $38,304 $22,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,131
Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6179hp 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$38,320$41,280$23,776
Adjustments for Features-5,665-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,655$34,050$23,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$35,443$38,304$22,072
Adjustments for Features-5,240-6,7090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,203$31,595$22,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,392$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year201220122016
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,855$9,420$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,665$7,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,240-6,7090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,557 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested287595%

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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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