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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: $23,654

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,816

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,889

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $19,210
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $18,249
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats 275 275 184
Universal garage door opener 125    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 740    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Bespoke Audio System     1,198
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Door sill trim plates     129
Fog lights     340
Rear spoiler     444
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,150
Sunroof 680    
Floor mats 180 180 127
Universal garage door opener 100    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 592    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Bespoke Audio System     849
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Door sill trim plates     100
Fog lights     255
Rear spoiler     308
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,093
Options (change) 4,465 3,555 3,674
Options (change) 3,780 3,132 2,870
Destination 745 745 770
Total Price $34,470 $37,370 $23,654
Total Invoice $30,933 $33,639 $21,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,721
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,354
Model Year200920092015
ModelHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$34,470$37,370$23,654
Adjustments for Features-2,695-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,775$31,375$23,654
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$30,933$33,639$21,889
Adjustments for Features-2,418-5,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,515$28,243$21,889
Cost Above Minimum$272$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Model Year200920092015
ModelHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,490$9,790$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$5,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,418-5,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092015
ModelHighlandertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in176.6 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,132 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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