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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: $22,724

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,936

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $19,210
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $18,249
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 202A 2,250      
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 165
Bespoke Audio System       1,198
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       229
Cargo net       55
Door sill trim plates       129
Floor mats       184
Fog lights       340
Rear spoiler       444
Navigation system 694 694 694  
Package 202A 1,963      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 107
Bespoke Audio System       849
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       138
Cargo net       33
Door sill trim plates       100
Floor mats       127
Fog lights       255
Rear spoiler       308
Options (change) 4,850 2,600 2,600 2,744
Options (change) 4,233 2,270 2,270 1,917
Destination 895 895 895 770
Total Price $38,425 $41,595 $44,275 $22,724
Total Invoice $35,602 $38,693 $41,192 $20,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,375
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$38,425$41,595$44,275$22,724
Adjustments for Features-6,790-8,355-9,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,635$33,240$34,695$22,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$3,060$0
Total Invoice$35,602$38,693$41,192$20,936
Adjustments for Features-6,291-7,772-8,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,311$30,921$32,279$20,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,610$2,968$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year2013201320132015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$9,845$11,070$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,790$8,355$9,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,291-7,772-8,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132015
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,083 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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested1506%
Total Not Requested252594%

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%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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