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Scion tC vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,626

Scion tC   
Difference: $21,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,979

Scion tC   
Difference: $20,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModeltCES
TrimBase350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $38,900
Base Invoice $18,416 $36,438
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Floor mats 184  
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Door sill trim plates 129  
Fog lights 340  
Cargo net 55 65
All-weather floor mats 165 80
Rear spoiler 444 319
Navigation Package   1,495
Premier Package   1,980
Cargo mat   105
Panoramic sunroof   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Floor mats 127  
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Fog lights 255  
Cargo net 33 39
All-weather floor mats 107 60
Rear spoiler 308 209
Navigation Package   1,384
Premier Package   1,863
Cargo mat   65
Panoramic sunroof   460
Options (change) 2,446 4,544
Options (change) 1,768 4,080
Destination 795 995
Total Price $22,626 $44,439
Total Invoice $20,979 $41,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,575
Model Year20162018
ModeltCES
TrimBase350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$22,626$44,439
Adjustments for Features0-8,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,626$35,919
Total Invoice$20,979$41,513
Adjustments for Features0-7,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,979$33,554

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162018
ModeltCES
TrimBase350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,485$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,959

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162018
ModeltCES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length176.6 in192.7 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft315.2 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
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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