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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: $19,957

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,717

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,100 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $16,245 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310      
Fog lights 425      
Rear bumper protector 58      
All-weather floor mats 145 75 75 75
Satellite radio 449 195    
4-speed automatic 800      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225      
Fog lights 320      
Rear bumper protector 38      
All-weather floor mats 100 64 64 64
Satellite radio 359 166    
4-speed automatic 760      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 2,187 2,970 2,235 2,235
Options (change) 1,802 2,603 1,979 1,979
Destination 670 815 815 815
Total Price $19,957 $32,255 $34,665 $38,600
Total Invoice $18,717 $29,876 $32,113 $35,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,352
Model Year2010200920092009
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$19,957$32,255$34,665$38,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-4,305-7,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,957$29,225$30,360$31,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$1,795
Total Invoice$18,717$29,876$32,113$35,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,807-3,988-7,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,717$27,069$28,125$28,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,056$1,616

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010200920092009
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$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$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  $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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,395$6,425$7,700$10,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030$4,305$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,807-3,988-7,010

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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 SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
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

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

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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