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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: $21,643

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,329

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $17,646 $29,479 $34,952
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
All-weather floor mats 145 75 75
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
All-weather floor mats 100 64 64
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 2,338 3,880 1,805
Options (change) 1,953 3,299 1,535
Destination 730 825 825
Total Price $21,643 $36,225 $40,165
Total Invoice $20,329 $33,603 $37,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,290
Model Year201220112011
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$21,643$36,225$40,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,295-7,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,643$31,930$32,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$20,329$33,603$37,312
Adjustments for Features0-3,984-6,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,329$29,619$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$716

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220112011
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$1,910$6,205$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,984-6,977

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,110 lb.4,578 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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%

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