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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: $22,103

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,634

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModeltCPrius
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $21,725
Base Invoice $18,416 $20,006
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Floor mats 184 184
Fog lights 340  
Cargo net 55 49
Rear spoiler 444  
Package 8   6,890
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Floor mats 127 112
Fog lights 255  
Cargo net 33 34
Rear spoiler 308  
Package 8   5,620
Options (change) 1,923 7,123
Options (change) 1,423 5,766
Destination 795 580
Gas Tax 0 -3,150
Total Price $22,103 $26,278
Total Invoice $20,634 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,063
Model Year20162006
ModeltCPrius
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$22,103$26,278
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,103$24,573
Total Invoice$20,634$23,202
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,634$21,697

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162006
ModeltCPrius
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$2,445$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,505

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162006
ModeltCPrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,083 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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft316.1 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested247549%
Total Not Requested255051%

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