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Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,899

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,715

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelTaurusTaurustC
TrimSELLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $18,275
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $17,361
Safety and Security Package 695    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 145
Satellite radio 195 195 449
Sunroof 895 895  
Stability control   495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Safety and Security Package 605    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 100
Satellite radio 170 170 359
Sunroof 779 779  
Stability control   431  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 1,860 1,660 1,904
Options (change) 1,611 1,437 1,634
Destination 800 800 720
Total Price $26,295 $30,080 $20,899
Total Invoice $24,212 $27,625 $19,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,262
Model Year200820082011
ModelTaurusTaurustC
TrimSELLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,295$30,080$20,899
Adjustments for Features-255-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,040$27,375$20,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$0
Total Invoice$24,212$27,625$19,715
Adjustments for Features-235-2,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,977$25,141$19,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,164$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC

Model Year200820082011
ModelTaurusTaurustC
TrimSELLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,925$6,375$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-235-2,4840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurustC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in174.0 in
Width74.5 in70.7 in
Height61.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.234.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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