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Scion tC vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,998

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,808

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModeltCTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,000 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $16,150 $24,453 $28,053
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Fog lights 425    
All-weather floor mats 145 75 75
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49    
Sunroof   895 895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Fog lights 320    
All-weather floor mats 100 57 57
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34    
Sunroof   779 779
Options (change) 1,378 970 970
Options (change) 1,038 836 836
Destination 620 825 825
Total Price $18,998 $28,465 $32,465
Total Invoice $17,808 $26,114 $29,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,746
Model Year200820092009
ModeltCTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$18,998$28,465$32,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,998$25,675$27,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$17,808$26,114$29,714
Adjustments for Features0-2,560-4,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,808$23,554$24,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,373

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820092009
ModeltCTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
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
Trip computer $150$150
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$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,310$5,100$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,560-4,787

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
ModeltCTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length174.0 in200.4 in
Width69.1 in74.5 in
Height55.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft321.2 ft3

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