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Scion tC vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,427

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,832

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModeltCi3
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $44,450
Base Invoice $18,416 $42,020
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Rear spoiler 444  
Fog lights 340  
Floor mats 184  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Sunroof   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Rear spoiler 308  
Fog lights 255  
Floor mats 127  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Sunroof   920
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 3,247 1,700
Options (change) 2,621 1,565
Destination 795 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,427 $39,645
Total Invoice $21,832 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,054
Model Year20162017
ModeltCi3
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$23,427$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,427$36,230
Total Invoice$21,832$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,832$33,886

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
ModeltCi3
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,310$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,194

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
ModeltCi3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length176.6 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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