A 2016 Scion tC averages $11,995 today, with most selling between $11,495 and $12,495. ForCar prices the Scion tC from real US listings across 12 model years ($2,400–$11,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2011 Scion tC still asks 54% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 83 sedans we price, that ranks #44, below the 55% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−40%). Calculated from 170 listings.
Scion tC value by year
What a Scion tC is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $11,495 | $12,495 | 3 | |
| 2015 | $5,900 | $13,990 | 16 | |
| 2014 | $6,500 | $12,588 | 14 | |
| 2013 | $6,495 | $10,959 | 12 | |
| 2012 | $4,500 | $9,750 | 27 | |
| 2011 | $4,999 | $12,888 | 7 | |
| 2010 | $3,995 | $6,975 | 10 | |
| 2009 | $1,995 | $6,500 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $1,500 | $4,950 | 25 | |
| 2007 | $2,700 | $7,995 | 19 | |
| 2006 | $2,400 | $6,500 | 19 | |
| 2005 | $1,300 | $6,500 | 15 |
How the Scion tC depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Scion tC loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Scion tC averages $11,995; a 11-year-older one runs about $5,900 — roughly 51% lost over 11 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Scion tC hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2016 price a 2011 car still asks. Higher is better — the Scion tC sits at #44 of 83, against a class median of 55%.
The Scion tC market right now
What the market asks for a Scion tC at each model year — the median of 228 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Scion tC value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Scion tC is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Scion tC has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2016 Scion tC: a dealer trade-in offer is around $11,495, selling private-party nets about $11,995, and a lot asks near $12,495 — a $1,000 spread on the same car.
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Scion tC value FAQ
How much is a Scion tC worth?
A 2016 Scion tC averages $11,995 today (roughly $11,495–$12,495). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Scion tC value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Scion tC value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Scion tC from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Scion tC year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Scion tC Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Scion tCs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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