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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: $21,188

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,934

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,275 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $17,361 $29,987 $32,635
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
Cargo net 49 49 49
Satellite radio 449    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
Cargo net 34 34 34
Satellite radio 359    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Options (change) 2,193 1,204 49
Options (change) 1,853 1,088 34
Destination 720 810 810
Total Price $21,188 $34,859 $36,604
Total Invoice $19,934 $31,885 $33,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,314
Model Year201120122012
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$21,188$34,859$36,604
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,188$29,789$30,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$19,934$31,885$33,479
Adjustments for Features0-4,637-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,934$27,248$27,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$611

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120122012
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
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
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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 third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height 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$3,045$8,115$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,637-5,620

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
ModeltCHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length174.0 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
14.7 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.742.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 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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