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Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,309

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,123

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,300 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $15,485 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Side curtain airbags 650      
Fog lights 425      
All-weather floor mats 145 55 55 55
Satellite radio 449      
4-speed automatic 800      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Side curtain airbags 559      
Fog lights 320      
All-weather floor mats 100 47 47 47
Satellite radio 359      
4-speed automatic 760      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Options (change) 2,469 2,010 2,015 2,015
Options (change) 2,098 1,787 1,792 1,792
Destination 540 785 785 785
Total Price $19,309 $29,290 $32,045 $35,195
Total Invoice $18,123 $27,343 $29,850 $32,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,278
Model Year2006200820082008
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$19,309$29,290$32,045$35,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,080-4,105-5,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,309$27,210$27,940$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730$2,155
Total Invoice$18,123$27,343$29,850$32,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,942-3,824-5,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,123$25,401$26,026$27,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$1,928

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200820082008
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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$25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,095$5,175$7,200$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080$4,105$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,942-3,824-5,426

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModeltCExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length174.0 in193.4 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,970 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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