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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: $22,724

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,936

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,210 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $18,249 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Bespoke Audio System 1,198      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229      
Rear spoiler 444      
Floor mats 184      
All-weather floor mats 165 75 75 75
Fog lights 340      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Cargo net 55      
Navigation system   795 795 795
Package 202A   2,250    
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Bespoke Audio System 849      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138      
Rear spoiler 308      
Floor mats 127      
All-weather floor mats 107 66 66 66
Fog lights 255      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Cargo net 33      
Navigation system   694 694 694
Package 202A   1,963    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,744 4,850 2,600 2,600
Options (change) 1,917 4,233 2,270 2,270
Destination 770 895 895 895
Total Price $22,724 $38,425 $41,595 $44,275
Total Invoice $20,936 $35,602 $38,693 $41,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,375
Model Year2015201320132013
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$22,724$38,425$41,595$44,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,790-8,355-9,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,724$31,635$33,240$34,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$3,060
Total Invoice$20,936$35,602$38,693$41,192
Adjustments for Features0-6,291-7,772-8,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,936$29,311$30,921$32,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,610$2,968

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201320132013
ModeltCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HD radio$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,490$8,280$9,845$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,790$8,355$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,291-7,772-8,913

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,083 lb.4,535 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
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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested1506%
Total Not Requested252594%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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