Scion tC Scion tC 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,815

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,759

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,982

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200620062006
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,400 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $15,580 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Side curtain airbags 650 560 560 560
Fog lights 425      
4-speed automatic 800      
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80 80
Sunroof   850 850 850
Side curtain airbags 559 476 476 476
Fog lights 320      
4-speed automatic 760      
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68 68
Sunroof   723 723 723
Options (change) 1,875 2,690 2,690 2,690
Options (change) 1,639 2,335 2,335 2,335
Destination 540 645 645 645
Total Price $18,815 $31,560 $33,535 $35,850
Total Invoice $17,759 $28,741 $30,498 $32,558

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Scion tC dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,906
Model Year2007200620062006
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$18,815$31,560$33,535$35,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,280-3,855-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,815$29,280$29,680$30,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,340
Total Invoice$17,759$28,741$30,498$32,558
Adjustments for Features0-2,076-3,506-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,759$26,665$26,992$27,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$327$1,143

Return to top

Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200620062006
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
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
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,145$5,425$7,000$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280$3,855$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,076-3,506-4,750

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Scion models.