Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2009 Scion tC Scion tC 2010

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,157

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,957

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelMountaineerMountaineertC
TrimBasePremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,700 $31,400 $17,100
Base Invoice $26,697 $29,154 $16,245
Sun and SYNC Package 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 145
Satellite radio 195   449
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795  
Rear bumper protector     58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Fog lights     425
Sun and SYNC Package 675    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 100
Satellite radio 166   359
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676  
Rear bumper protector     38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Fog lights     320
Options (change) 1,065 870 1,387
Options (change) 907 742 1,042
Destination 815 815 670
Total Price $30,580 $33,085 $19,157
Total Invoice $28,419 $30,711 $17,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,669
Model Year200920092010
ModelMountaineerMountaineertC
TrimBasePremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,580$33,085$19,157
Adjustments for Features-3,655-6,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$26,530$19,157
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$28,419$30,711$17,957
Adjustments for Features-3,397-6,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,022$24,626$17,957
Cost Above Minimum$396$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Scion tC

Model Year200920092010
ModelMountaineerMountaineertC
TrimBasePremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards $350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,200$9,100$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$6,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,397-6,0850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092010
ModelMountaineertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in174.0 in
Width73.5 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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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