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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: $22,096

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,495

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,210 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $18,249 $27,273 $30,178
Bespoke Audio System 1,198    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Fog lights 340    
Floor mats 184    
All-weather floor mats 165 55 55
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Bespoke Audio System 849    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Fog lights 255    
Floor mats 127    
All-weather floor mats 107 47 47
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 2,116 5,810 4,010
Options (change) 1,476 5,018 3,488
Destination 770 785 785
Total Price $22,096 $35,840 $37,190
Total Invoice $20,495 $33,076 $34,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,722
Model Year201520082008
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$22,096$35,840$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-5,265-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,096$30,575$31,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$20,495$33,076$34,451
Adjustments for Features0-4,859-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,495$28,217$29,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$894

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 
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$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $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$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,825$8,090$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,265$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,859-5,340

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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 audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested117592%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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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