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Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,263 Scion tC | |||||||
| Difference: $29,014 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,841 Scion tC | |||||||
| Difference: $27,401 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | tC | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $17,000 | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 |
| Base Invoice | $16,150 | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 310 | ||||||
| Fog lights | 425 | ||||||
| Body kit | 995 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 385 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | 79 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 449 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 225 | ||||||
| Fog lights | 320 | ||||||
| Body kit | 833 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 285 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | 49 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 359 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,643 | 700 | 550 | 700 | 700 | 150 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,071 | 645 | 505 | 645 | 645 | 140 | 0 |
| Destination | 620 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $20,263 | $54,095 | $49,277 | $59,395 | $63,695 | $74,545 | $104,595 |
| Total Invoice | $18,841 | $51,050 | $46,242 | $55,980 | $59,980 | $70,075 | $98,095 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,689 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,589 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | tC | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 161hp I4 | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 7 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 |
| Total Price | $20,263 | $54,095 | $49,277 | $59,395 | $63,695 | $74,545 | $104,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,550 | -8,325 | -9,700 | -11,650 | -15,600 | -17,650 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,263 | $45,545 | $40,952 | $49,695 | $52,045 | $58,945 | $86,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,593 | $0 | $8,743 | $11,093 | $17,993 | $45,993 |
| Total Invoice | $18,841 | $51,050 | $46,242 | $55,980 | $59,980 | $70,075 | $98,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,069 | -7,812 | -9,142 | -10,971 | -14,665 | -16,553 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,841 | $42,981 | $38,430 | $46,838 | $49,009 | $55,410 | $81,542 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,551 | $0 | $8,408 | $10,579 | $16,980 | $43,112 |
Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | tC | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,745 | $11,295 | $11,070 | $12,445 | $14,395 | $18,345 | $20,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,550 | $8,325 | $9,700 | $11,650 | $15,600 | $17,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,069 | -7,812 | -9,142 | -10,971 | -14,665 | -16,553 |
Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | tC | 5-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 174.0 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,906 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.6 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
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