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Scion tC vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,188

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,934

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModeltC4Runner4Runner
TrimBaseSR5Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $31,090 $38,595
Base Invoice $17,361 $28,603 $35,508
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49 49 49
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Convenience Package   1,580  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34 34 34
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Convenience Package   1,407  
Options (change) 2,193 1,629 49
Options (change) 1,853 1,441 34
Destination 720 810 810
Total Price $21,188 $33,529 $39,454
Total Invoice $19,934 $30,854 $36,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,219
Model Year201120122012
ModeltC4Runner4Runner
TrimBaseSR5Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/70-17245/60-20
Total Price$21,188$33,529$39,454
Adjustments for Features0-2,935-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,188$30,594$32,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225
Total Invoice$19,934$30,854$36,352
Adjustments for Features0-2,701-6,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,934$28,153$30,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,086

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201120122012
ModeltC4Runner4Runner
TrimBaseSR5Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,195$6,130$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,701-6,113

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20112012
ModeltC4Runner
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length174.0 in189.9 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height55.7 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.24.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.746.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft388.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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