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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: $22,571

Scion tC   
Difference: $17,754

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,946

Scion tC   
Difference: $17,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $19,385
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $18,416
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 201A 2,330        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 165
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100  
Bespoke Audio System         900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         229
Floor mats         184
Door sill trim plates         129
Fog lights         340
Rear spoiler         444
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 201A 2,213        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 107
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95  
Bespoke Audio System         700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         138
Floor mats         127
Door sill trim plates         100
Fog lights         255
Rear spoiler         308
Options (change) 5,310 2,045 2,045 350 2,391
Options (change) 5,044 1,943 1,943 333 1,735
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $40,325 $45,130 $48,990 $55,285 $22,571
Total Invoice $38,528 $43,134 $46,821 $52,840 $20,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,263
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$40,325$45,130$48,990$55,285$22,571
Adjustments for Features-7,660-11,375-12,800-18,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,665$33,755$36,190$36,770$22,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$3,525$4,105$0
Total Invoice$38,528$43,134$46,821$52,840$20,946
Adjustments for Features-7,319-10,872-12,233-17,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,209$32,262$34,588$35,144$20,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,053$3,379$3,935$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorertC
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration    $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,695$13,410$14,835$20,550$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,660$11,375$12,800$18,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,319-10,872-12,233-17,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in176.6 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested30014%
Total Not Requested190086%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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