2009 Scion tC Features And Invoice Price

The 2009 Scion tC continues to impress with its athletic performance, legitimate seating for four adults (impressive for a coupe), long list of standard features, excellent stereo system and affordable pricing.

Standard Features And Options:

Standard features on the well-equipped 2009 tC include full power accessories, air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, one-touch windows, 17 inch alloy wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, split-folding and reclining rear seats, and a Pioneer CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack and dedicated iPod interface.

In fact, the tC is so feature-laden that there are no factory options. However, dealers offer a number of performance and feature upgrades, including a supercharger that ups production to 200 horsepower, a touchscreen navigation system, a choice of satellite radio providers, as well as a choice of wheels, body kits, stereo head units and interior accents.

Engines, Powertrain And Gas Mileage:

Powering the 2009 Scion tC is a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that produces 161 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. It's matched to either a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic.

The 2.4 liter engine is larger than most coupes in its class and the tC goes from a standstill to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds. The supercharged model trims that time down to just 7.2 seconds.

The EPA estimated gas mileage for the '09 tC is 21 mpg city and 29 mpg on the highway, or 24 mpg combined.

Update: Bad Economy Leads To Lower tC Prices:

Scion's sales have been weak for over a year, along with most of the other carmakers. There's no question that dealers are struggling in this weak economy ... which means there are some extremely good deals to be had right now on a new tC ... often below invoice prices, sometimes far below.

See the link at the bottom of this article for exactly how to get the lowest price on a new Scion tC.

Safety:

Standard safety features on the 2009 Scion tC include antilock disc brakes, front side airbags, full-length head curtain airbags, a driver knee airbag, and a first aid kit.

In addition, in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration frontal-impact crash testing, the tC was rated a perfect five stars for driver protection and four stars for front passenger protection.

Interior:

Another strong point for the tC is its well-designed, attractive and fairly upscale cabin. There's also a surprising amount of of room for a coupe, particularly the rear seat. The cabin sports both high-quality materials and solid build quality. And two adults can actually sit fairly comfortable in the back seat, quite rare for a compact sport coupe.

In addition, due to the wide hatchback opening, there's 35 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seats are folded. Also, the standard Pioneer audio system is most definitely better than most and the standard iPod interface is another rare feature.

Drive:

The drive of the tC is a very nice balance of athletic handling on the corners and twisty back roads, along with a quiet and compliant ride when cruising down the highway. There's plenty of grip provided by its big 17 inch tires and the brakes are fade-free and strong.

Price:

How To Buy A New Scion tC At The Lowest Price: Before listing MSRP and invoice prices for the 2009 tC, here's a technique that will show you how to buy one at the best possible price, especially given the current slow economic environment.

2009 Scion tC:

tC, manual: listed retail price: $17,000, invoice price: $16,150
tC, automatic: listed retail price: $17,800, invoice price: $16,910

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