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Honda Element vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,364

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,296

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,338

Scion tC   
Difference: $873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelElementElementtC
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $19,385
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $18,416
Floor mats     184
Floor mats     127
Options (change) 0 0 184
Options (change) 0 0 127
Destination 670 670 795
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $20,364
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $19,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,502
Model Year200820082016
ModelElementElementtC
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$20,364
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$18,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$19,338
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$17,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Scion tC

Model Year200820082016
ModelElementElementtC
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,075$1,300$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,629

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082016
ModelElementtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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