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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: $22,332

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,772

Scion tC   
Difference: $664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModeltCPriusPrius
TrimBaseBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $18,416 $21,758 $22,519
Floor mats 184 184 184
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Rear spoiler 444    
Cargo net 55 49 49
Fog lights 340    
Package 5   2,180  
Package 6     2,775
Floor mats 127 112 112
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Rear spoiler 308    
Cargo net 33 34 34
Fog lights 255    
Package 5   1,962  
Package 6     2,497
Options (change) 2,152 2,413 3,008
Options (change) 1,561 2,108 2,643
Destination 795 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $22,332 $23,358 $24,848
Total Invoice $20,772 $21,436 $22,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63
Model Year201620092009
ModeltCPriusPrius
TrimBaseBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$22,332$23,358$24,848
Adjustments for Features0-655-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,332$22,703$23,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$20,772$21,436$22,732
Adjustments for Features0-601-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,772$20,835$21,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$337

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201620092009
ModeltCPriusPrius
TrimBaseBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Digital instruments $0$0
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
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$2,795$3,450$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-601-1,560

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162009
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 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft314.4 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 Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 5
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested165050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested205055%

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