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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: $21,613

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,278

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCPriusPrius
TrimBaseThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $26,735 $29,685
Base Invoice $18,416 $24,888 $27,634
Floor mats 184 225 225
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Cargo net 55 49 49
All-weather floor mats 165 100 100
Door sill trim plates 129    
Advanced Technology Package   1,350 1,350
Illuminated door sill trim plates   299 299
Floor mats 127 140 140
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Cargo net 33 35 35
All-weather floor mats 107 60 60
Door sill trim plates 100    
Advanced Technology Package   1,202 1,202
Illuminated door sill trim plates   225 225
Options (change) 1,433 2,023 2,023
Options (change) 1,067 1,662 1,662
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $21,613 $29,653 $32,603
Total Invoice $20,278 $27,445 $30,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,363
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCPriusPrius
TrimBaseThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$21,613$29,653$32,603
Adjustments for Features0-5,190-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,613$24,463$26,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800
Total Invoice$20,278$27,445$30,191
Adjustments for Features0-4,804-5,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,278$22,641$24,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,679

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201620182018
ModeltCPriusPrius
TrimBaseThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
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
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 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $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  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
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$2,785$7,975$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,190$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,804-5,871

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162018
ModeltCPrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft362.7 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 Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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