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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: $22,164

Scion tC   
Difference: $28,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,541

Scion tC   
Difference: $26,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201420142014201420142014
ModeltC5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,210 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $18,249 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Bespoke Audio System 1,198            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229            
Door sill trim plates 129            
Floor mats 184            
Rear spoiler 444           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Wood trim             0
Bespoke Audio System 849            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138            
Door sill trim plates 100            
Floor mats 127            
Rear spoiler 308           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,184 550 550 550 550 0 0
Options (change) 1,522 500 500 500 500 0 0
Destination 770 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,164 $50,975 $56,575 $58,075 $62,875 $64,825 $95,125
Total Invoice $20,541 $47,145 $52,295 $53,675 $58,095 $59,895 $87,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,126
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,346
Model Year2015201420142014201420142014
ModeltC5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$22,164$50,975$56,575$58,075$62,875$64,825$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,685-6,835-6,835-6,835-8,385-10,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,164$45,290$49,740$51,240$56,040$56,440$84,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$5,950$10,750$11,150$39,150
Total Invoice$20,541$47,145$52,295$53,675$58,095$59,895$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,258-6,318-6,317-6,315-7,747-9,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,541$41,887$45,977$47,358$51,780$52,148$78,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090$5,471$9,893$10,261$36,117

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015201420142014201420142014
ModeltC5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo mat$40      
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100      
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers      $50
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 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
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
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats      $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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     
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,710$8,395$9,545$9,545$9,545$11,095$13,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,685$6,835$6,835$6,835$8,385$10,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,258-6,318-6,317-6,315-7,747-9,871

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152014
ModeltC5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length176.6 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft318.4 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 support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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