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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: $19,539

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,237

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $17,100
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $16,245
Satellite radio 449 449 449
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850 850  
Larger rear spoiler   200 423
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Rear bumper protector     58
Cargo mat     104
Fog lights     425
Satellite radio 359 359 359
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680 680  
Larger rear spoiler   160 315
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Rear bumper protector     38
Cargo mat     65
Fog lights     320
Options (change) 1,424 1,499 1,769
Options (change) 1,139 1,199 1,322
Destination 745 745 670
Total Price $31,579 $35,144 $19,539
Total Invoice $28,125 $31,225 $18,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,165
Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,579$35,144$19,539
Adjustments for Features-4,180-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,399$28,114$19,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0
Total Invoice$28,125$31,225$18,237
Adjustments for Features-3,723-6,2460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,402$24,979$18,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$577$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Model Year200820082010
ModelHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,750$9,600$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,723-6,2460

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082010
ModelHighlandertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in174.0 in
Width75.2 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.2,905 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft335.4 ft3

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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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