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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: $22,310

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,814

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,725 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $17,789 $29,987 $32,635
Floor mats 184 315 315
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Rear spoiler 444    
Cargo net 55 49 49
Fog lights 340    
Satellite radio 449    
Door sill trim plates 129    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Floor mats 127 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Rear spoiler 308    
Cargo net 33 34 34
Fog lights 255    
Satellite radio 359    
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Options (change) 2,830 1,519 364
Options (change) 2,270 1,288 234
Destination 755 810 810
Total Price $22,310 $35,174 $36,919
Total Invoice $20,814 $32,085 $33,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,011
Model Year201320122012
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$22,310$35,174$36,919
Adjustments for Features0-4,670-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,310$30,504$31,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$20,814$32,085$33,679
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-5,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,814$27,825$28,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320122012
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 
HD radio$50  
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
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$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$3,195$7,865$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,670$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,260-5,241

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132012
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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