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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: $15,995

Scion iQ   
Difference: $13,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,231

Scion iQ   
Difference: $12,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModeliQExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,265 $28,280 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $14,501 $26,837 $30,027 $35,268
SYNC   295    
SYNC   251    
Options (change) 0 295 0 0
Options (change) 0 251 0 0
Destination 730 825 825 825
Total Price $15,995 $29,400 $32,920 $38,680
Total Invoice $15,231 $27,913 $30,852 $36,093

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,236
Model Year2012201220122012
ModeliQExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine94hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$15,995$29,400$32,920$38,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-5,010-9,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,995$25,770$27,910$29,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140$3,685
Total Invoice$15,231$27,913$30,852$36,093
Adjustments for Features0-3,446-4,695-8,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,231$24,467$26,157$27,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,690$3,018

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220122012
ModeliQExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear window airbag$150   
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $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
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,195$5,825$7,205$11,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$5,010$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,446-4,695-8,608

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModeliQExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase78.7 in112.6 in
Length120.1 in197.1 in
Width66.1 in78.9 in
Height59.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

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