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Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,246

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,936

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,100 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $16,245 $29,851 $32,498
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
Rear bumper protector 58    
Cargo net 49 49 49
Fog lights 425    
Satellite radio 449    
4-speed automatic 800    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
Rear bumper protector 38    
Cargo net 34 34 34
Fog lights 320    
Satellite radio 359    
4-speed automatic 760    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Options (change) 2,476 1,204 49
Options (change) 2,021 1,088 34
Destination 670 810 810
Total Price $20,246 $34,709 $36,454
Total Invoice $18,936 $31,749 $33,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,508
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,366
Model Year201020112011
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$20,246$34,709$36,454
Adjustments for Features0-5,955-7,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,246$28,754$29,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$18,936$31,749$33,342
Adjustments for Features0-5,447-6,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,936$26,302$26,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020112011
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$3,095$9,050$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,955$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,447-6,430

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102011
ModeltCHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length174.0 in188.4 in
Width69.1 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,970 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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