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Scion tC vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,209

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,010

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModeltCMarinerMariner
TrimBaseBasePremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $23,560 $25,630
Base Invoice $17,646 $22,030 $23,913
Satellite radio 449    
All-weather floor mats 145 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Amenities Package   195  
Sun and SYNC Package   895  
Cargo Package   295  
3.0L V6   1,000 1,000
Moon and Tune Elite Package     795
Satellite radio 359    
All-weather floor mats 100 64 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Amenities Package   166  
Sun and SYNC Package   760  
Cargo Package   251  
3.0L V6   910 910
Moon and Tune Elite Package     676
Options (change) 1,904 2,460 1,870
Options (change) 1,634 2,151 1,650
Destination 730 725 725
Total Price $21,209 $26,745 $28,225
Total Invoice $20,010 $24,906 $26,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,113
Model Year201220102010
ModeltCMarinerMariner
TrimBaseBasePremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$21,209$26,745$28,225
Adjustments for Features0-400-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,209$26,345$25,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$20,010$24,906$26,288
Adjustments for Features0-372-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,010$24,534$24,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201220102010
ModeltCMarinerMariner
TrimBaseBasePremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,570$3,970$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-2,165

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122010
ModeltCMariner
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length174.0 in175.2 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested120085%
Total Not Requested20515%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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