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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: $22,399

Scion tC   
Difference: $19,826

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,718

Scion tC   
Difference: $18,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011201120112011
ModeltC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,210 $37,650 $44,100 $51,100 $58,900
Base Invoice $18,249 $34,840 $40,770 $47,210 $54,390
Bespoke Audio System 1,198        
Fog lights 340        
Door sill trim plates 129        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229        
Metal pedals 79        
Rear spoiler 444       0
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Sunroof   1,050     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
iPod integration     400 400 400
Bespoke Audio System 849        
Fog lights 255        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138        
Metal pedals 49        
Rear spoiler 308       0
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Sunroof   955     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
iPod integration     365 365 365
Options (change) 2,419 3,700 3,050 3,050 3,050
Options (change) 1,699 3,365 2,775 2,775 2,775
Destination 770 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,399 $42,225 $48,025 $55,025 $64,125
Total Invoice $20,718 $39,080 $44,420 $50,860 $59,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,586
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,363
Model Year20152011201120112011
ModeltC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine179hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
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$22,399$42,225$48,025$55,025$64,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-2,290-2,190-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,399$38,985$45,735$52,835$61,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,750$13,850$22,275
Total Invoice$20,718$39,080$44,420$50,860$59,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,999-2,118-2,024-2,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,718$36,081$42,302$48,836$56,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,221$12,755$20,608

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152011201120112011
ModeltC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
-speed    $0 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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    
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
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
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 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
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
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $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
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals$75  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
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 
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,670$5,910$4,960$4,860$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240$2,290$2,190$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,999-2,118-2,024-2,651

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152011
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
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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