Scion tC vs Scion tC
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Scion tC starts about $660 lower ($16,060 vs $16,720).
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Scion tC saves roughly $219/year ($3,281 vs $3,500) — about $1,095 over five years.
- Recalls: both have 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for these model years.
Quick verdict: planning to keep it 8+ years? Lean Scion tC (reliability edge). Care most about the drive itself? The Scion tC is the more rewarding pick.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
