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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: $22,255

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,781

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,725 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $17,789 $26,241 $29,281
Floor mats 184 185 275
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Rear spoiler 444    
Satellite radio 449 449 449
Fog lights 340    
Door sill trim plates 129    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Floor mats 127 120 180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Rear spoiler 308    
Satellite radio 359 359 359
Fog lights 255    
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Options (change) 2,775 1,609 1,574
Options (change) 2,237 1,259 1,219
Destination 755 745 745
Total Price $22,255 $31,764 $35,219
Total Invoice $20,781 $28,245 $31,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,601
Model Year201320082008
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
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)225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$22,255$31,764$35,219
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,255$29,669$30,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605
Total Invoice$20,781$28,245$31,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,863-4,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,781$26,382$26,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$476

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320082008
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
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 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 manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors  $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 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,795$5,890$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,863-4,387

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
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.3,979 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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