Right now there are 689 used Scion listings across 8 models, averaging $6,374. That average hides a 4.1-fold range — from the iQ at $2,700 to the iM at $10,995 — so the model you pick decides the price far more than the badge does.
Scion models on the market
A used Scion can mean almost anything: the Scion iM asks $10,995 at the median while the Scion iQ goes for $2,700 — a 4.1-fold spread under one badge, with the middle of the range around $8,500. Which is why the model matters more than the marque here — open the one you are shopping for. Supply counts too: with 689 listings across 8 models, a Scion with plenty of choice lets you walk away from a bad car.
| Model | Listings | Median price | Years listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scion tC | $8,500 (2015) | 2005–2016 | |
| Scion xB | $3,699 (2008) | 2001–2015 | |
| Scion xD | $3,988 (2009) | 2005–2014 | |
| Scion xA | $3,950 (2006) | 2004–2009 | |
| Scion FR-S | $10,994 (2013) | 2013–2016 | |
| Scion iM | $10,995 (2016) | 2016–2016 | |
| Scion iA | $8,999 (2016) | 2016–2016 | |
| Scion iQ | $2,700 (2012) | 2012–2015 |
Buying a Scion from a dealer or an owner
Comparing the same model year on both sides — 8 years of listings, 238 from dealers and 279 private — a dealer-sold Scion asks 53% more than one sold privately, 1.53× at the median. That premium buys reconditioning, a warranty in some states and paperwork someone else handles; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather do yourself.
Drawn within each model year on purpose — a flat comparison would put the Scion dealer premium far higher, but only because dealer stock is younger, not because the markup is bigger.
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How we count
All Scion figures on this page come from 689 live Scion listings — asking prices, not sale prices. Sellers ask more than they get, so treat these as the top of the range, not the bottom.
Percentages here are never plain averages: each listing is first turned into its ratio against the median for its own model year, and those ratios are averaged instead. Without that step the numbers lie confidently — average every Scion listing by seller and the dealer premium looks far bigger than the honest 53% above, purely because dealer stock is younger. Slices too thin to survive the test are dropped rather than dressed up with an error bar, which on Scion leaves 8 models standing out of the 8 tracked. The full method, with the traps it avoids →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Scion cost?
Across 689 live listings covering 8 models, the average asking price is $6,374. The table above breaks it down per model.
Which Scion is cheapest to buy used?
By median asking price, the iQ at $2,700. Bear in mind a cheap purchase and a cheap car are different things — check its reliability record too.
Which Scion models are easiest to find?
The tC leads with 371 of the 689 Scion listings on file — roughly 54% of everything the marque has on the market, which is the difference between being able to walk away from a bad car and having to take what you find.
Is a Scion cheaper from a private seller?
Yes, by about 53% on the same model year — that is the median gap across 238 dealer and 279 private Scion listings. The dealer premium pays for reconditioning and paperwork; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather handle yourself.
Are these Scion prices what cars actually sell for?
No — these are asking prices from live classified adverts, 689 of them. Sellers usually accept less, so treat every figure here as the top of the range.
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