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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: $22,365

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,773

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurustC
TrimSELLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,900 $33,100 $39,300 $19,385
Base Invoice $26,660 $30,535 $36,254 $18,416
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 201A 800      
Sunroof 995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 165
Rear spoiler 275 275   444
Bespoke Audio System       900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       229
Cargo net       55
Metal pedals       79
Door sill trim plates       129
Floor mats       184
Navigation system 710 710 710  
Package 201A 714      
Sunroof 888      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 67 107
Rear spoiler 245 245   308
Bespoke Audio System       700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       138
Cargo net       33
Metal pedals       49
Door sill trim plates       100
Floor mats       127
Options (change) 2,940 1,145 870 2,185
Options (change) 2,624 1,022 777 1,562
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $32,635 $35,040 $40,965 $22,365
Total Invoice $30,079 $32,352 $37,826 $20,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,804
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurustC
TrimSELLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6179hp 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$32,635$35,040$40,965$22,365
Adjustments for Features-2,715-3,805-6,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$31,235$34,235$22,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$4,315$0
Total Invoice$30,079$32,352$37,826$20,773
Adjustments for Features-2,502-3,513-6,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,577$28,839$31,612$20,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,262$4,035$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC

Model Year2013201320132016
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 mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo tray   $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 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
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 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$100
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$5,530$6,620$9,545$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$3,805$6,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,502-3,513-6,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132016
ModelTaurustC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in176.6 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,083 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
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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