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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: $23,556

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,932

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,385 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $18,416 $26,241 $29,281
Floor mats 184 185 275
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Rear spoiler 444    
Fog lights 340    
Door sill trim plates 129    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Floor mats 127 120 180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Rear spoiler 308    
Fog lights 255    
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093    
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Options (change) 3,376 3,690 3,630
Options (change) 2,721 3,018 2,959
Destination 795 745 745
Total Price $23,556 $33,845 $37,275
Total Invoice $21,932 $30,004 $32,985

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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: $6,215
Model Year201620082008
ModeltCHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,556$33,845$37,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,556$31,750$32,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$21,932$30,004$32,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,857-4,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,932$28,147$28,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$462

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620082008
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
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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,670$5,765$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,857-4,376

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162008
ModeltCHighlander
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,132 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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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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