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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: $22,365

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,773

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModeltCTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $29,775 $36,855 $42,520
Base Invoice $18,416 $28,137 $34,829 $40,182
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229      
Floor mats 184      
All-weather floor mats 165 90 90 90
Rear spoiler 444 275 275  
Cargo net 55      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Metal pedals 79      
Navigation system   795 795 795
Package 201A   1,050    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138      
Floor mats 127      
All-weather floor mats 107 86 86 86
Rear spoiler 308 261 261  
Cargo net 33      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Metal pedals 49      
Navigation system   755 755 755
Package 201A   999    
Sunroof   945 945 945
Options (change) 2,185 3,205 2,155 1,880
Options (change) 1,562 3,046 2,047 1,786
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $22,365 $33,855 $39,885 $45,275
Total Invoice $20,773 $32,058 $37,751 $42,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,028
Model Year2016201720172017
ModeltCTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$22,365$33,855$39,885$45,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,440-7,280-9,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,365$30,415$32,605$35,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,190$5,205
Total Invoice$20,773$32,058$37,751$42,843
Adjustments for Features0-3,257-6,890-9,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,773$28,801$30,861$33,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,060$4,906

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2016201720172017
ModeltCTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
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$3,240$6,680$10,520$12,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440$7,280$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,257-6,890-9,136

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162017
ModeltCTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length176.6 in202.9 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height55.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft320.1 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 Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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