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Scion iQ vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iQ vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,450

Scion iQ   
Difference: $16,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,099

Scion iQ   
Difference: $16,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModeliQExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,665 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $14,882 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 90        
Alloy wheels 749        
Rear spoiler 285        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 26 90 90 90 90
Cargo mat 70 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 120 120 120 120
Fog lights 340        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400        
Floor mats 55        
Alloy wheels 556        
Rear spoiler 190        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 16 86 86 86 86
Cargo mat 40 95 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 35 114 114 114 114
Fog lights 255        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300        
Options (change) 2,015 310 310 310 310
Options (change) 1,447 295 295 295 295
Destination 770 995 995 995 995
Total Price $18,450 $35,325 $43,395 $47,255 $55,245
Total Invoice $17,099 $33,779 $41,486 $45,173 $52,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,421
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModeliQExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine94hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$18,450$35,325$43,395$47,255$55,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,500-11,915-13,340-20,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,450$29,825$31,480$33,915$34,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,655$4,090$5,165
Total Invoice$17,099$33,779$41,486$45,173$52,802
Adjustments for Features0-5,259-11,391-12,752-19,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,099$28,520$30,095$32,421$33,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575$3,901$4,923

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018201820182018
ModeliQExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear window airbag$150    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,020$8,520$14,935$16,360$23,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500$11,915$13,340$20,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,259-11,391-12,752-19,359

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModeliQExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase78.7 in112.6 in
Length120.1 in198.3 in
Width66.1 in78.9 in
Height59.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft381.7 ft3

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