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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: $19,043

Scion tC   
Difference: $17,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,777

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,400 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $15,580 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Side curtain airbags 650      
Rear spoiler 385      
All-weather floor mats 145 75 75 75
Satellite radio 449      
Fog lights 425      
Cargo net 49      
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,500    
Side curtain airbags 559      
Rear spoiler 285      
All-weather floor mats 100 66 66 66
Satellite radio 359      
Fog lights 320      
Cargo net 34      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Package 201A   1,309    
Options (change) 2,103 3,305 1,805 1,805
Options (change) 1,657 2,885 1,576 1,576
Destination 540 895 895 895
Total Price $19,043 $36,880 $40,800 $43,480
Total Invoice $17,777 $34,254 $37,999 $40,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,027
Model Year2007201320132013
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$19,043$36,880$40,800$43,480
Adjustments for Features0-6,945-9,560-11,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,043$29,935$31,240$32,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,305$2,510
Total Invoice$17,777$34,254$37,999$40,498
Adjustments for Features0-6,450-8,904-10,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,777$27,804$29,095$30,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,291$2,416

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007201320132013
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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$50
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$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,260$8,205$10,820$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,945$9,560$11,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,450-8,904-10,278

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072013
ModeltCExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length174.0 in197.1 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height55.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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