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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: $19,491

Scion tC   
Difference: $17,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,181

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $17,000
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $16,150
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Package 201B 1,700      
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 58
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       310
Cargo net       49
Rear spoiler       385
Fog lights       425
Satellite radio       449
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Package 201B 1,483      
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
Rear bumper protector 66 66 66 38
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       225
Cargo net       34
Rear spoiler       285
Fog lights       320
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 3,575 1,875 1,875 1,821
Options (change) 3,121 1,638 1,638 1,361
Destination 895 895 895 670
Total Price $37,470 $40,970 $45,870 $19,491
Total Invoice $34,789 $38,155 $42,724 $18,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,299
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$37,470$40,970$45,870$19,491
Adjustments for Features-6,795-9,710-10,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,675$31,260$34,985$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$4,310$0
Total Invoice$34,789$38,155$42,724$18,181
Adjustments for Features-6,309-9,043-10,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,480$29,112$32,586$18,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$632$4,106$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
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$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
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 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200 
Traction control$100$100$100 
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
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 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
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 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $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$8,255$11,170$12,345$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,795$9,710$10,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,309-9,043-10,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20152009
ModelExplorertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in174.0 in
Width78.9 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.6 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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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