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Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,237

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,142

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModeltCPriusPrius
TrimBaseThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,300 $26,735 $29,135
Base Invoice $15,485 $24,888 $27,122
Side curtain airbags 650    
Cargo net 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 145 100 100
Cargo mat 104    
Satellite radio 449    
Advanced Technology Package   1,350 1,350
Floor mats   225 225
Side curtain airbags 559    
Cargo net 34 35 35
All-weather floor mats 100 60 60
Cargo mat 65    
Satellite radio 359    
Advanced Technology Package   1,202 1,202
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 1,397 1,724 1,724
Options (change) 1,117 1,437 1,437
Destination 540 885 885
Total Price $18,237 $29,344 $31,744
Total Invoice $17,142 $27,210 $29,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,480
Model Year200620172017
ModeltCPriusPrius
TrimBaseThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$18,237$29,344$31,744
Adjustments for Features0-7,105-8,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,237$22,239$23,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$17,142$27,210$29,444
Adjustments for Features0-6,588-7,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,142$20,622$21,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,026

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620172017
ModeltCPriusPrius
TrimBaseThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,195$9,300$10,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,105$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,588-7,796

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062017
ModeltCPrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length174.0 in178.7 in
Width69.1 in69.3 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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