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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: $19,429

Scion tC   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,332

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $68

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModeltCPriusPriusPrius
TrimBaseStandardBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $21,500 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $17,361 $20,210 $21,064 $21,816
Rear spoiler 385      
Cargo net 49 49 49 49
Package 2   575 575 575
Rear spoiler 285      
Cargo net 34 34 34 34
Package 2   518 518 518
Options (change) 434 624 624 624
Options (change) 319 552 552 552
Destination 720 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $19,429 $19,694 $21,069 $21,964
Total Invoice $18,400 $18,332 $19,186 $19,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $140
Model Year2011200820082008
ModeltCPriusPriusPrius
TrimBaseStandardBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$19,429$19,694$21,069$21,964
Adjustments for Features-2200-250-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,209$19,694$20,819$21,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,125$1,395
Total Invoice$18,400$18,332$19,186$19,938
Adjustments for Features-2080-228-794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,192$18,332$18,958$19,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626$812

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2011200820082008
ModeltCPriusPriusPrius
TrimBaseStandardBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $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
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,945$2,725$2,975$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0$250$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2080-228-794

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112008
ModeltCPrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length174.0 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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