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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: $21,998

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,538

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModeltCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,385 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $18,416 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Floor mats 184    
Fog lights 340    
All-weather floor mats 165 75 75
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Floor mats 127    
Fog lights 255    
All-weather floor mats 107 64 64
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 1,818 5,735 4,230
Options (change) 1,327 4,954 3,675
Destination 795 815 815
Total Price $21,998 $38,165 $40,595
Total Invoice $20,538 $35,088 $37,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,535
Model Year201620092009
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$21,998$38,165$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,455-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,998$32,710$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$20,538$35,088$37,391
Adjustments for Features0-5,015-6,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,538$30,073$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
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$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 $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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,775$8,230$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,455$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,015-6,636

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
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 audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested122592%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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