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Scion tC vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,390

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,308

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,868

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModeltCFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,575 $15,225 $16,570
Base Invoice $17,646 $14,180 $15,404
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Cargo mat 104 70 70
All-weather floor mats 145 75 75
Satellite radio 449 195 195
Rear spoiler 385    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Driver's Group   415  
SYNC   395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65  
Universal garage door opener   455 455
Sunroof   625 625
4-speed automatic   815 815
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Cargo mat 65 55 55
All-weather floor mats 100 67 67
Satellite radio 359 170 170
Rear spoiler 285    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Driver's Group   361  
SYNC   344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37  
Universal garage door opener   396 396
Sunroof   544 544
4-speed automatic   709 709
Options (change) 2,393 3,495 2,620
Options (change) 1,984 3,018 2,276
Destination 730 670 670
Total Price $21,698 $19,390 $19,860
Total Invoice $20,360 $17,868 $18,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $357
Model Year201220082008
ModeltCFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$21,698$19,390$19,860
Adjustments for Features-2,2750-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,423$19,390$19,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70
Total Invoice$20,360$17,868$18,350
Adjustments for Features-2,1350-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,225$17,868$17,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$112

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220082008
ModeltCFocusFocus
TrimBaseSESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,275$2,000$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1350-370

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122008
ModeltCFocus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in102.9 in
Length174.0 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height55.7 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.2,610 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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