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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: $22,475

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,725 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $17,789 $30,027 $35,268
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Floor mats 184    
Rear spoiler 444    
All-weather floor mats 165 75 75
Satellite radio 449    
Fog lights 340    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Cargo net 55    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Floor mats 127    
Rear spoiler 308    
All-weather floor mats 107 64 64
Satellite radio 359    
Fog lights 255    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo net 33    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,530  
Options (change) 2,995 3,605 1,805
Options (change) 2,377 3,065 1,535
Destination 755 825 825
Total Price $22,475 $36,525 $40,485
Total Invoice $20,921 $33,917 $37,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,337
Model Year201320122012
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$22,475$36,525$40,485
Adjustments for Features0-3,940-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,475$32,585$33,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$20,921$33,917$37,628
Adjustments for Features0-3,659-6,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,921$30,258$30,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320122012
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 mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray$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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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  
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 $100
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$2,090$6,030$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,940$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,659-6,650

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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.4,557 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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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested122589%

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