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Toyota Prius vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,332

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,772

Scion tC   
Difference: $664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelPriusPriustC
TrimBaseTouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $19,385
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $18,416
Package 5 2,180    
Floor mats 184 184 184
Cargo net 49 49 55
Package 6   2,775  
Bespoke Audio System     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Fog lights     340
Rear spoiler     444
Package 5 1,962    
Floor mats 112 112 127
Cargo net 34 34 33
Package 6   2,497  
Bespoke Audio System     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Fog lights     255
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 2,413 3,008 2,152
Options (change) 2,108 2,643 1,561
Destination 720 720 795
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $23,358 $24,848 $22,332
Total Invoice $21,436 $22,732 $20,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63
Model Year200920092016
ModelPriusPriustC
TrimBaseTouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H179hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$23,358$24,848$22,332
Adjustments for Features-655-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,703$23,143$22,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$21,436$22,732$20,772
Adjustments for Features-601-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,835$21,172$20,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Scion tC

Model Year200920092016
ModelPriusPriustC
TrimBaseTouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,450$4,500$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-601-1,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092016
ModelPriustC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in176.6 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.434.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested165050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested205055%

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%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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