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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: $20,722

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,118

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,428

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurustC
TrimSELLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,900 $33,100 $39,300 $18,575
Base Invoice $26,660 $30,535 $36,254 $17,646
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 145
Rear spoiler 275 275   385
Sunroof 995      
Package 201A 800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       310
Cargo net       49
Metal pedals       79
Satellite radio       449
All-weather floor mats 67 67 67 100
Rear spoiler 245 245   285
Sunroof 888      
Package 201A 714      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       225
Cargo net       34
Metal pedals       49
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 2,145 350 75 1,417
Options (change) 1,914 312 67 1,052
Destination 795 795 795 730
Total Price $31,840 $34,245 $40,170 $20,722
Total Invoice $29,369 $31,642 $37,116 $19,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,363
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurustC
TrimSELLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$31,840$34,245$40,170$20,722
Adjustments for Features-2,795-3,885-6,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,045$30,360$33,360$20,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$4,315$0
Total Invoice$29,369$31,642$37,116$19,428
Adjustments for Features-2,578-3,590-6,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,791$28,052$30,824$19,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,261$4,033$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurustC
TrimSELLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$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 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
HD radio   $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 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
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   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,255$6,345$9,270$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$3,885$6,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,578-3,590-6,2920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132012
ModelTaurustC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in174.0 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.134.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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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