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Scion tC vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,626

Scion tC   
Difference: $18,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,979

Scion tC   
Difference: $17,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModeltCISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $18,416 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229      
Floor mats 184      
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Fog lights 340      
Cargo net 55 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 165 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 444 389 389 389
Navigation system   1,735 1,735 1,735
Rearview camera   350 350 350
Cargo mat   105 105 105
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138      
Floor mats 127      
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Fog lights 255      
Cargo net 33 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 107 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 308 259 259 259
Navigation system   1,604 1,604 1,604
Rearview camera   324 324 324
Cargo mat   65 65 65
Options (change) 2,446 2,754 2,754 2,754
Options (change) 1,768 2,356 2,356 2,356
Destination 795 975 975 975
Total Price $22,626 $41,554 $43,929 $45,099
Total Invoice $20,979 $38,509 $40,717 $41,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,465
Model Year2016201720172017
ModeltCISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,626$41,554$43,929$45,099
Adjustments for Features0-6,545-8,245-6,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,626$35,009$35,684$38,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$20,979$38,509$40,717$41,805
Adjustments for Features0-6,065-7,642-6,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,979$32,444$33,075$35,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$631$3,294

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201720172017
ModeltCISISIS
TrimBase200t300350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,060$8,605$10,305$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,545$8,245$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,065-7,642-6,067

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162017
ModeltCIS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length176.6 in184.3 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft310.8 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 IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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