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Toyota Matrix vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,100

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,949

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelMatrixMatrixtC
TrimSXRSBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $16,300
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $15,485
215/45WR17 880    
Sport Package 0    
Sunroof 890 890  
Cruise control 250    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190 1,190  
FWD 0    
Side curtain airbags     650
Rear spoiler     385
Fog lights     425
4-speed automatic     800
215/45WR17 704    
Sport Package 0    
Sunroof 712 712  
Cruise control 200    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,090 1,090  
FWD 0    
Side curtain airbags     559
Rear spoiler     285
Fog lights     320
4-speed automatic     760
Options (change) 3,210 2,080 2,260
Options (change) 2,706 1,802 1,924
Destination 720 720 540
Total Price $22,290 $23,560 $19,100
Total Invoice $20,224 $21,516 $17,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,207
Model Year200920092006
ModelMatrixMatrixtC
TrimSXRSBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$22,290$23,560$19,100
Adjustments for Features-75-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$22,510$19,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$20,224$21,516$17,949
Adjustments for Features-68-9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,156$20,557$17,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$401$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Scion tC

Model Year200920092006
ModelMatrixMatrixtC
TrimSXRSBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Stability control $400 
Traction control $100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,800$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-68-9590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092006
ModelMatrixtC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in174.0 in
Width69.5 in69.1 in
Height61.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.2,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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