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Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,533

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,379

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,126

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Model Year2006200620062010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimBaseSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $17,100
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $16,245
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650  
3.3L V6 1,060      
Alloy wheels 520      
Cargo net 49 49 49 49
Cargo mat 91 91 91 104
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Rear spoiler 200 200   385
Fog lights 110     425
Sunroof 900 900    
Preferred Package   255    
Value Package     560  
4-speed automatic       800
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559  
3.3L V6 944      
Alloy wheels 416      
Cargo net 34 34 34 34
Cargo mat 58 58 58 65
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Rear spoiler 160 160   285
Fog lights 88     320
Sunroof 720 720    
Preferred Package   204    
Value Package     504  
4-speed automatic       760
Options (change) 3,716 2,281 1,456 1,763
Options (change) 3,069 1,825 1,221 1,464
Destination 605 605 605 670
Total Price $28,851 $30,651 $32,521 $19,533
Total Invoice $25,505 $27,140 $28,934 $18,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,591
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimBaseSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,851$30,651$32,521$19,533
Adjustments for Features-605-1,330-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,246$29,321$28,891$19,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$645$0
Total Invoice$25,505$27,140$28,934$18,379
Adjustments for Features-535-1,178-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,970$25,962$25,704$18,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$992$734$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimBaseSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input   $50
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,925$7,225$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$1,330$3,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-535-1,178-3,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062010
ModelHighlandertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length184.6 in174.0 in
Width71.9 in69.1 in
Height67.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested10056%
Total Not Requested8044%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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