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Scion tC vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,461

Scion tC   
Difference: $24,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,872

Scion tC   
Difference: $21,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201020102010
ModeltCGSGSGS
TrimBase350460450h
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $45,600 $54,070 $57,450
Base Invoice $18,416 $41,040 $48,121 $51,704
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229      
Floor mats 184      
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Fog lights 340      
Cargo net 55 59 59 59
Rear spoiler 444 200 200 200
Navigation system   165 165 1,665
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138      
Floor mats 127      
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Fog lights 255      
Cargo net 33 35 35 35
Rear spoiler 308 160 160 160
Navigation system   148 148 1,423
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Options (change) 2,281 493 493 1,993
Options (change) 1,661 384 384 1,659
Destination 795 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $22,461 $46,968 $55,438 $59,018
Total Invoice $20,872 $42,299 $49,380 $52,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,474
Model Year2016201020102010
ModeltCGSGSGS
TrimBase350460450h
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$22,461$46,968$55,438$59,018
Adjustments for Features0-6,610-8,460-9,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,461$40,358$46,978$49,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$9,475
Total Invoice$20,872$42,299$49,380$52,938
Adjustments for Features0-5,953-7,536-8,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,872$36,346$41,844$44,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,498$8,353

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2016201020102010
ModeltCGSGSGS
TrimBase350460450h
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Total Value of Features$2,795$9,405$11,255$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,610$8,460$9,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,953-7,536-8,239

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162010
ModeltCGS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in190.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft312.7 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
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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