A 2011 Scion tC still asks 45% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 88 sedans we price, that ranks #68, below the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−36.7%), after which losses ease to about 18.5% a year. Calculated from 79 listings.
Scion tC value by year
The newest tC at under half the 2015 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $3,500 (41% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $7,599 | $12,991 | 4 | |
| 2015 | $4,900 | $12,996 | 14 | |
| 2014 | $4,995 | $11,788 | 4 | |
| 2013 | $1,850 | $9,995 | 4 | |
| 2012 | $3,600 | $12,780 | 4 | |
| 2011 | $2,500 | $9,995 | 4 | |
| 2010 | $3,950 | $6,999 | 6 | |
| 2009 | $4,200 | $6,999 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $2,200 | $8,025 | 8 | |
| 2007 | $2,600 | $8,700 | 9 | |
| 2006 | $2,000 | $8,488 | 9 | |
| 2005 | $1,000 | $8,950 | 9 |
How the Scion tC depreciates
The newest Scion tC has a median asking price of $10,995; a 11-year-older one runs about $3,194 — roughly 71% lost over 11 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Scion tC hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 72%, the Lexus IS 74% and the Subaru WRX 81%, against 45% for the tC. The Toyota Corolla, Lexus IS and Subaru WRX hold value better than the tC.
The Scion tC market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2015 Scion tC: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,900, selling private-party nets about $8,500, and a lot asks near $12,996 — a $8,096 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the tC costs a median 70% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 2 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Scion tC price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $7,950 (12) | $10,995 (13) | +38% |
| 2012 | $3,900 (13) | $7,900 (11) | +103% |
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Scion tC value FAQ
How much is a Scion tC worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,194 to $10,995 across 12 model years. A 2015 is worth about $8,500, the median of 14 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Scion tC's value?
Among tCs from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $10,797, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,950.
Which Scion tC year is the best value?
The newest tC at under half the 2015 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $3,500 (41% of it).
Is a Scion tC cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 70% more, across 2 recent model years in our listings.
Does the tC hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the tC keeps 45% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 72%, by the median asking prices of the 2016 and 2011 model years.
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