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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: $23,908

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $13,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,560

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $11,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimSELimitedMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $21,400
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $20,329
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
Floor mats 315 315  
3.5L V6 1,155    
Cargo net 49 49 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Door sill trim plates     129
Fog lights     340
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
Floor mats 200 200  
3.5L V6 1,054    
Cargo net 34 34 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Door sill trim plates     100
Fog lights     255
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 4,169 3,014 1,753
Options (change) 3,647 2,593 1,476
Destination 810 810 755
Total Price $37,824 $39,569 $23,908
Total Invoice $34,444 $36,038 $22,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,656
Model Year201220122014
ModelHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimSELimitedMonogram Series
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)245/65-17245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$37,824$39,569$23,908
Adjustments for Features-3,545-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,279$34,949$23,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$34,444$36,038$22,560
Adjustments for Features-3,228-4,2080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,216$31,830$22,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Model Year201220122014
ModelHighlanderHighlandertC
TrimSELimitedMonogram Series
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$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$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$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$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 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$7,115$8,190$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$4,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,228-4,2080

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,045 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
Scion tC Monogram Series

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

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