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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: $20,333

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,084

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $18,275
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $17,361
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,500      
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       310
Cargo net       49
Rear spoiler       385
Satellite radio       449
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Package 201A 1,309      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       225
Cargo net       34
Rear spoiler       285
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 3,305 1,805 1,805 1,338
Options (change) 2,885 1,576 1,576 1,003
Destination 895 895 895 720
Total Price $37,100 $40,800 $44,375 $20,333
Total Invoice $34,459 $37,999 $41,333 $19,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,923
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6180hp 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$37,100$40,800$44,375$20,333
Adjustments for Features-5,870-8,935-9,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$31,865$34,415$20,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$3,185$0
Total Invoice$34,459$37,999$41,333$19,084
Adjustments for Features-5,452-8,322-9,2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,007$29,677$32,056$19,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,049$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year2014201420142011
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 net $40$40$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
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 audio system$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
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Power recliner, driver seat $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$7,130$10,195$11,220$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$8,935$9,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,452-8,322-9,2770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20142011
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,061 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, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested122589%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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