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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.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Scion iQ vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,109

Scion iQ   
Difference: $3,279

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,099

Scion iQ   
Difference: $3,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModeliQtC
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,495 $18,575
Base Invoice $14,720 $17,646
Cargo mat 70 104
All-weather floor mats 55 145
Rear spoiler 285 385
Satellite radio 449 449
Cargo mat 40 65
All-weather floor mats 35 100
Rear spoiler 190 285
Satellite radio 359 359
Options (change) 859 1,083
Options (change) 624 809
Destination 755 730
Total Price $17,109 $20,388
Total Invoice $16,099 $19,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,886
Model Year20132012
ModeliQtC
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine94hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$17,109$20,388
Adjustments for Features0-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,109$19,113
Total Invoice$16,099$19,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,099$17,985

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132012
ModeliQtC
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear window airbag$150 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,775$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,200

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132012
ModeliQtC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase78.7 in106.3 in
Length120.1 in174.0 in
Width66.1 in70.7 in
Height59.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft334.5 ft3

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