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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: $20,533

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,415

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModeltCHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460
Base Invoice $17,361 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
Rear spoiler 385 200 200  
Cargo mat 104 91 91 91
Cargo net 49 49 49 49
Side curtain airbags   680 680 650
3.3L V6   1,060    
Floor mats   106 106 106
Alloy wheels   520    
Sunroof   900 900  
Preferred Package     255  
Value Package       560
6-speed shiftable automatic 950      
Rear spoiler 285 160 160  
Cargo mat 65 58 58 58
Cargo net 34 34 34 34
Side curtain airbags   583 583 559
3.3L V6   944    
Floor mats   66 66 66
Alloy wheels   416    
Sunroof   720 720  
Preferred Package     204  
Value Package       504
Options (change) 1,538 3,606 2,281 1,456
Options (change) 1,334 2,981 1,825 1,221
Destination 720 605 605 605
Total Price $20,533 $28,741 $30,651 $32,521
Total Invoice $19,415 $25,417 $27,140 $28,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,423
Model Year2011200620062006
ModeltCHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$20,533$28,741$30,651$32,521
Adjustments for Features-4450-850-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,088$28,741$29,801$29,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,060$630
Total Invoice$19,415$25,417$27,140$28,934
Adjustments for Features-4210-753-2,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,994$25,417$26,387$26,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970$714

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011200620062006
ModeltCHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear heater   $150
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input$50   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50  $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$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$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$4,245$3,800$4,650$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0$850$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4210-753-2,803

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
ModeltCHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length174.0 in184.6 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height55.7 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.739.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70084%
Total Not Requested13016%
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70084%
Total Not Requested13016%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested10056%
Total Not Requested8044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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