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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: $20,333

Scion tC   
Difference: $17,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,084

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $17,361 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310      
Rear spoiler 385      
All-weather floor mats 145 75 75 75
Satellite radio 449      
Cargo net 49      
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 201B   1,700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225      
Rear spoiler 285      
All-weather floor mats 100 66 66 66
Satellite radio 359      
Cargo net 34      
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Package 201B   1,483    
Options (change) 1,338 3,500 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 1,003 3,055 1,572 1,572
Destination 720 895 895 895
Total Price $20,333 $37,395 $40,895 $45,795
Total Invoice $19,084 $34,723 $38,089 $42,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,049
Model Year2011201520152015
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$20,333$37,395$40,895$45,795
Adjustments for Features0-6,020-8,935-10,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,333$31,375$31,960$35,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585$4,310
Total Invoice$19,084$34,723$38,089$42,658
Adjustments for Features0-5,590-8,322-9,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,084$29,133$29,767$33,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$634$4,108

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201520152015
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Terrain selector   $200
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
iPod integration$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $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 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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$7,280$10,195$11,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,020$8,935$10,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,590-8,322-9,417

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModeltCExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length174.0 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height55.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
14.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
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 Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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