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Scion tC vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,406

Scion tC   
Difference: $24,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,839

Scion tC   
Difference: $23,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCX3X3
TrimBasexDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,385 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $18,416 $40,160 $51,180
Floor mats 184    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Rear spoiler 444    
Fog lights 340    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Panoramic sunroof   1,350  
Floor mats 127    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Rear spoiler 308    
Fog lights 255    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,240  
Options (change) 2,226 3,750 2,400
Options (change) 1,628 3,450 2,210
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $22,406 $47,195 $57,695
Total Invoice $20,839 $44,605 $54,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,409
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCX3X3
TrimBasexDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$22,406$47,195$57,695
Adjustments for Features0-9,900-12,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,406$37,295$45,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,100
Total Invoice$20,839$44,605$54,385
Adjustments for Features0-9,357-11,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,839$35,248$42,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,543

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620182018
ModeltCX3X3
TrimBasexDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$495$10,395$12,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,900$12,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,357-11,594

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModeltCX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.8 in
Length176.6 in185.9 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height55.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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