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Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,702

Scion tC   
Difference: $32,193

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,250

Scion tC   
Difference: $29,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModeltC5-Series
TrimBase530i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,210 $51,400
Base Invoice $18,249 $46,955
Bespoke Audio System 1,198  
Fog lights 340  
Floor mats 184  
Navigation system   1,800
Bespoke Audio System 849  
Fog lights 255  
Floor mats 127  
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 1,722 1,800
Options (change) 1,231 1,640
Destination 770 695
Total Price $21,702 $53,895
Total Invoice $20,250 $49,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,717
Model Year20152006
ModeltC5-Series
TrimBase530i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine179hp I4255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$21,702$53,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,702$48,075
Total Invoice$20,250$49,290
Adjustments for Features0-5,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,250$43,967

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152006
ModeltC5-Series
TrimBase530i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$1,135$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,323

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152006
ModeltC5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in113.6 in
Length176.6 in191.2 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height55.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft358.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

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 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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