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Scion xD vs. Scion tC Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Scion xD and Scion tC features right here.

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Features Comparison: Scion xD vs. Scion tC

  

Model Year 2008 2007 2007
Model xD tC tC
Trim Base Spec Package Base
Engines  
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
128 hp@6000
125 lb-ft@4400		 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>128 hp@6000 <br>125 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature.    
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
161 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000		   2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>161 hp@6000 <br>162 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature. 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>161 hp@6000 <br>162 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature.
4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic is an optional feature. 4-speed automatic is an optional feature. 4-speed automatic is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
195/60R16 tires 195/60R16 tires is a standard feature.    
205/55R16 tires   205/55R16 tires is a standard feature.  
215/45ZR17 tires     215/45ZR17 tires is a standard feature.
225/40ZR18 tires     225/40ZR18 tires is an optional feature.
Audio Systems  
Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Pioneer, 160W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature.   Cruise control is a standard feature.
First-aid kit First-aid kit is a standard feature. First-aid kit is a standard feature. First-aid kit is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature.    
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.   Remote start is an optional feature.    
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.       Universal garage door opener is an optional feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.     4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.    
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       Alarm is an optional feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature.    
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.     Front side airbags is an optional feature. Front side airbags is an optional feature.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Knee airbag, driver   Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature. Side curtain airbags is an optional feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is an optional feature.    
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.    
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is an optional feature.    
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature.
Cargo mat Cargo mat is an optional feature.   Cargo mat is an optional feature.
Cargo net     Cargo net is an optional feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.   Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.    
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Intermittent wipers Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.    
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature.    
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.     Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Exterior  
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.       Body kit is an optional feature.
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Glass roof panel(s)One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed.     Glass roof panel(s) is a standard feature.  
One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed.
Larger rear spoilerOnly listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models.       Larger rear spoiler is an optional feature.
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models.
Panoramic sunroofFront glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.       Panoramic sunroof is a standard feature.
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Rear bumper protector     Rear bumper protector is an optional feature.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is a standard feature.    
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.   Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.   iPod integration is a standard feature.    
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   Navigation system is an optional feature.    
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is an optional feature.   Satellite radio is an optional feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Subwoofer (add on)No value because no way to compare across models.       Subwoofer (add on) is an optional feature.
No value because no way to compare across models.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.       Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic-off headlightsHeadlights automatically turn off.     Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature. Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn off.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.       Fog lights is an optional feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature.    
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display   Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature.    
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.       All-weather floor mats is an optional feature.
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row   Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature.    
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.     Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seatsSeat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.   Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats is a standard feature.    
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual recliner, second row seats Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seatManually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.     Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Metal pedals     Metal pedals is an optional feature.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is an optional feature.   Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.       Wheel locks is an optional feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Scion xD

2008 Scion xD Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 So many "base" features, ABS, airbags all around, nice stereo. see full Scion xD review
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The xD comes with nearly every feature standard. Nothing extra to tack on for power locks&windows or AC. see full Scion xD review
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Loads available for the price and it has a ton of features as standard! AC, cruise, power everything...and if you want to add more, you can. see full Scion xD review
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 "Available" at no extra cost - standard in other words. The strategy was to build the car with everything included at the base price. Everything I wanted, anyway (except the stability control which I added and, I think, is now standard in 2010). see full Scion xD review
2009 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Just about everything you could want comes standard. see full Scion xD review
2008 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 This car has more standard equipment than most cars of this price point even offer as optional. Power everything, AC, iPod integration, cruise control-standard. The list of optional equipment includes many "toys." Stability control is offered. see full Scion xD review
2008 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 ABS, all the air bags, good stereo. see full Scion xD review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2007 Scion tC

2007 Scion tC Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Read the TC payments write-up. see full Scion tC review
2007 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The most customizable car on the market. Lots of factory options and aftermarket customization that can be done. see full Scion tC review
2007 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 17" alloy wheels, 4-wheel discs with ABS, double sunroof, all standard. The Civic at a higher price included none of this. see full Scion tC review
2007 Scion tC Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 well equipped see full Scion tC review