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Pontiac Vibe vs. Scion tC Price Comparison

Pontiac Vibe vs Scion tC Price Comparison:
Pontiac Vibe vs Scion tC Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Pontiac Vibe vs. Scion tC price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Vibe vs. tC Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Vibe and tC will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Scion tC's price is $1,345 lower than the Pontiac Vibe's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Vibe vs. tC Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Scion tC, the Pontiac Vibe includes additional features worth $1050. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1050 adjustment for the Pontiac Vibe's additional features, the Scion tC is $1,345 less than the Scion tC.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,321
Model Year201020102010
ModelVibeVibetC
TrimBaseGTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers320, 7320, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price22,22423,40519,829
Adjustments for Features-1,050-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price21,17421,60519,829
Cost Above Minimum04310
Total Invoice20,95022,24918,639
Adjustments for Features-990-1,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice19,96020,53818,639
Cost Above Minimum05780

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Invoice Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Scion tC

Price Comparison (MSRP): Pontiac Vibe vs. Scion tC

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Scion tC
Difference: 2,395
Lowest Total Invoice: Scion tC
Difference: 2,311
Model Year201020102010
ModelVibeVibetC
TrimBaseGTBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price16,10020,87517,100
Base Invoice15,37619,93616,245
Sun and Sound Package1,485  
Preferred Package780  
2.4L I4395  
Air conditioning950  
Cargo cover6060 
Fog lights139 425
5-speed shiftable automatic1,0501,050 
Machined alloy wheels545  
Sunroof 700 
Rear spoiler  385
Satellite radio  449
4-speed automatic  800
Sun and Sound Package  0
Preferred Package  0
2.4L I4  0
Air conditioning  0
Cargo cover  0
Fog lights  320
5-speed shiftable automatic  0
Machined alloy wheels  0
Sunroof  0
Rear spoiler  285
Satellite radio  359
4-speed automatic  760
Total options5,4041,8102,059
Total options4,8541,5931,724
Destination720720670
Total Price22,22423,40519,829
Total Invoice20,95022,24918,639

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Scion tC

Model Year201020102010
ModelVibeVibetC
TrimBaseGTBase
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 
Front seat active head restraints$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $100
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input  $100
Interior air filter$25$25 
iPod integration  $150
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear wiper$175$175 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350$350 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50$50
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,125$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-990-1,7110

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Scion tC

Model Year20102010
ModelVibetC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.1 in174.0 in
Width69.5 in69.1 in
Height61.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.2,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 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 Headroom39.4 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		20.1 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.4 ft335.4 ft3

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Option Package Details

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Monsoon, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Cruise control250Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Pontiac Vibe

Price of the Pontiac Vibe: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Discontinued brand(Pontiac) & model(Vibe) that had been discounted.
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 0% 60mths, $800cad grad discount, and another $2000cad off on top of that.
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 At $6,000 less than the Toyota Matrix, it is a TRUE bargain. After all, it is essentially the same vehicle with a Pontiac badge on it.
2006 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 GM was willing to cut a great deal!
2006 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Basically the same car as the Matrix, but for you get much better options for significantly less money. Overall price quite reasonable.
2005 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 With the brand now gone, dealers are giving these things away.
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 It was affordable (I bought it used) and still had the space I needed.
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 A new Vibe is dirt cheap these days; great value for the money...a used Vibe is an even better bargain.
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 My Vibe Base was priced less than a comparably equipped Toyota Matrix XR at the time I bought mine.
Price of the Pontiac Vibe: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I thought the Vibe was overpriced. I only made the purchase when GM offered the 2009 at the same price as the 2006-7, with added safety features now standard.
2009 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Overall, I think the Vibe is overpriced. But then so is every other car on the market. That is what happen when the government bails out private companies when they make poor business decisions.
2003 4dr Hatch 180-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 The Vibe GT would have cost far more than the Protege5.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Scion tC

Price of the Scion tC: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The price was the real deal braker for us. The overall value and package you get for such a low price is hard to resist.
2007 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Good value for the price
2006 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Incredible combination of performance, comfort, and looks for the price.
2006 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Cost is very reasonable.

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