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Scion iQ vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Scion iQ vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,920

Scion tC Spec Package   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,155

Scion tC Spec Package   
Difference: $76

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModeliQtCtC
TrimBaseSpec PackageBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,265 $15,300 $17,000
Base Invoice $14,501 $14,535 $16,150
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 730 620 620
Total Price $15,995 $15,920 $17,620
Total Invoice $15,231 $15,155 $16,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,138
Model Year201220082008
ModeliQtCtC
TrimBaseSpec PackageBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine94hp I4161hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4160, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$15,995$15,920$17,620
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,720$15,920$16,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$15,231$15,155$16,770
Adjustments for Features-1,2140-1,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,017$15,155$15,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$164

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Scion tC

Model Year201220082008
ModeliQtCtC
TrimBaseSpec PackageBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear window airbag$150  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s) $300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,575$1,300$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2140-1,451

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122008
ModeliQtC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase78.7 in106.3 in
Length120.1 in174.0 in
Width66.1 in69.1 in
Height59.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft335.4 ft3

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