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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: $21,702

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,878

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,250

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,210 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $18,249 $27,518 $29,578
Bespoke Audio System 1,198    
Fog lights 340    
Floor mats 184    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Bespoke Audio System 849    
Fog lights 255    
Floor mats 127    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,722 6,735 5,035
Options (change) 1,231 5,774 4,329
Destination 770 645 645
Total Price $21,702 $37,580 $38,195
Total Invoice $20,250 $33,937 $34,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,519
Model Year201520062006
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$21,702$37,580$38,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,615-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,702$32,965$33,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$20,250$33,937$34,552
Adjustments for Features0-4,168-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,250$29,769$30,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$608

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520062006
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$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 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,885$7,500$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,168-4,175

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152006
ModeltCExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length176.6 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,082 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
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested160093%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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