For the same model year, dealers ask 8 points more than private sellers; TX is the cheapest state at -28% and FL the priciest at +20%.
Toyota Scion tC price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | 12 | |
| 2014 | — | 6 | |
| 2013 | — | 10 | |
| 2012 | — | 7 | |
| 2011 | — | 11 | |
| 2010 | — | 9 | |
| 2009 | — | 12 | |
| 2008 | — | 27 | |
| 2007 | — | 28 | |
| 2006 | 2.1× | 35 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Toyota Scion tC the dealer markup works out at 8% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 83 | +3.3% | $4,582 |
| Dealer | 55 | +11.5% | $6,270 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 113 | +9.4% | $5,351 |
| Rebuilt | 12 | -17.1% | $4,325 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
Where it's cheaper
States where the Toyota Scion tC asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is FL at +20%, cheapest TX at -28% — 48 points apart, which on a $4,900 car is roughly $2,332.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 13 | |
| OR | 21 | |
| CA | 51 | |
| FL | 13 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Toyota Scion tC cost?
The median asking price is $4,900 across 188 live listings. A 2006 asks about $4,100 and a 2016 about $11,953. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Toyota Scion tC valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a Scion tC from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 11.5% above and private sellers 3.3% above, a gap of about $980 on a 2016 at $11,953.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Scion tC?
Of the states with enough listings, TX asks least at -27.5% against the national median, and FL most at +20.1%. On the typical $4,900 Scion tC that spread is about $2,332.
Why do Scion tC prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 35 listings of the 2006 Scion tC, the priciest tenth asks 2.1× what the cheapest tenth does: $5,900 against $2,800.
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