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Scion tC vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,184

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,869

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModeltCEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSETitanium
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,000 $25,300 $29,505
Base Invoice $16,150 $23,721 $27,664
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Fog lights 425    
Satellite radio 449    
Rear spoiler 385    
All-weather floor mats 145 75 75
4-speed automatic 800    
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Fog lights 320    
Satellite radio 359    
Rear spoiler 285    
All-weather floor mats 100 70 70
4-speed automatic 760    
Cargo cover   126 126
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
2.0L I4   1,121 1,121
Options (change) 2,514 2,900 2,900
Options (change) 2,049 2,712 2,712
Destination 670 895 895
Total Price $20,184 $29,095 $33,300
Total Invoice $18,869 $27,328 $31,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,232
Model Year200920162016
ModeltCEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSETitanium
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 760, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$20,184$29,095$33,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-7,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,184$25,865$25,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$18,869$27,328$31,271
Adjustments for Features0-3,034-7,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,869$24,294$24,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920162016
ModeltCEscapeEscape
TrimBaseSETitanium
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,670$4,900$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$7,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,034-7,170

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092016
ModeltCEscape
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.9 in
Length174.0 in178.1 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height55.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,970 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft367.8 ft3

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