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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: $24,073

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $17,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,667

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $15,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModeltCExplorer
TrimMonogram SeriesLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,400 $37,855
Base Invoice $20,329 $35,268
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
All-weather floor mats 165 75
Fog lights 340  
Cargo net 55  
Door sill trim plates 129  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Navigation system   795
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
All-weather floor mats 107 64
Fog lights 255  
Cargo net 33  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Navigation system   676
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,918 2,600
Options (change) 1,583 2,211
Destination 755 825
Total Price $24,073 $41,280
Total Invoice $22,667 $38,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,250
Model Year20142012
ModeltCExplorer
TrimMonogram SeriesLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,073$41,280
Adjustments for Features0-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,073$35,475
Total Invoice$22,667$38,304
Adjustments for Features0-5,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,667$32,917

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModeltCExplorer
TrimMonogram SeriesLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,800$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,387

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModeltCExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length176.6 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height55.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,132 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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