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Scion tC vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,932

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $23,113

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,626

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $20,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModeltC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimMonogram Series328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,400 $38,700 $45,100 $52,100 $60,100
Base Invoice $20,329 $35,785 $41,670 $48,110 $55,470
Fog lights 340        
Door sill trim plates 129        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229        
Metal pedals 79        
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 1,350
Sunroof   1,050     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
App support   250 250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Rear spoiler         0
Fog lights 255        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138        
Metal pedals 49        
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,230
Sunroof   955     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
App support   230 230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 777 6,450 5,400 5,400 3,600
Options (change) 542 5,870 4,915 4,915 3,280
Destination 755 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,932 $46,045 $51,395 $58,395 $65,895
Total Invoice $21,626 $42,550 $47,480 $53,920 $60,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,445
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModeltC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimMonogram Series328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine179hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$22,932$46,045$51,395$58,395$65,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-2,500-2,550-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,932$44,445$48,895$55,845$63,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$11,400$19,075
Total Invoice$21,626$42,550$47,480$53,920$60,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,479-2,310-2,355-2,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,626$41,071$45,170$51,565$58,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,099$10,494$17,677

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012201220122012
ModeltC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimMonogram Series328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights$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$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals$75  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,570$5,470$5,520$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$2,500$2,550$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479-2,310-2,355-2,197

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012
ModeltC3-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length176.6 in181.1 in
Width70.7 in70.2 in
Height55.7 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft311.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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