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Scion tC vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,209

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,010

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModeltCMountaineer
TrimBasePremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $29,305
Base Invoice $17,646 $27,377
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310  
All-weather floor mats 145 75
Satellite radio 449  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
4.6L V8   1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
All-weather floor mats 100 57
Satellite radio 359  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 1,904 2,280
Options (change) 1,634 2,010
Destination 730 785
Total Price $21,209 $32,370
Total Invoice $20,010 $30,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,065
Model Year20122008
ModeltCMountaineer
TrimBasePremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$21,209$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,209$27,975
Total Invoice$20,010$30,172
Adjustments for Features0-4,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,010$26,075

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20122008
ModeltCMountaineer
TrimBasePremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$3,745$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,097

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20122008
ModeltCMountaineer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length174.0 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft382.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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