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Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,127

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,638

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeltCPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimBasePlusPremiumAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $27,300 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $18,416 $26,209 $27,840 $31,968
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Floor mats 184 224 224 224
All-weather floor mats 165 248 248 248
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229      
Fog lights 340      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   299 299 299
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Floor mats 127 139 139 139
All-weather floor mats 107 154 154 154
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138      
Fog lights 255      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   225 225 225
Options (change) 1,947 771 771 771
Options (change) 1,427 518 518 518
Destination 795 920 920 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,500 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $22,127 $24,491 $26,191 $30,491
Total Invoice $20,638 $23,147 $24,778 $28,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,205
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeltCPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimBasePlusPremiumAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I495hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$22,127$24,491$26,191$30,491
Adjustments for Features0-3,930-4,555-7,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,127$20,561$21,636$23,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075$2,900
Total Invoice$20,638$23,147$24,778$28,906
Adjustments for Features0-3,714-4,309-6,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,638$19,433$20,469$22,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,036$2,808

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2016201820182018
ModeltCPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimBasePlusPremiumAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0$0$0
9 kWh battery pack $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration$100   
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Predictive driving advice  $0$0
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$3,045$6,975$7,600$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930$4,555$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,714-4,309-6,665

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20162018
ModeltCPrius Prime
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in182.9 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft319.8 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 Prius Prime Plus

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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