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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: $21,847

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,480

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320102010
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,725 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $17,789 $31,044 $33,774
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Fog lights 340    
Floor mats 184    
All-weather floor mats 165 75 75
Satellite radio 449    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Fog lights 255    
Floor mats 127    
All-weather floor mats 107 64 64
Satellite radio 359    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 2,367 1,385 1,385
Options (change) 1,936 1,256 1,256
Destination 755 815 815
Total Price $21,847 $35,480 $38,480
Total Invoice $20,480 $33,115 $35,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,478
Model Year201320102010
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,847$35,480$38,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,795-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,847$32,685$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0
Total Invoice$20,480$33,115$35,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,609-5,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,480$30,506$29,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320102010
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,850$6,645$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,795$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,609-5,887

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132010
ModeltCExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length174.0 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
14.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft383.7 ft3

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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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