One of the huge factors that makes the Scion xA so attractive to car buyers is the low price. Our testers MSRP
before options was $13,280. That includes a lot of standard equipment like ABS, CD player, power windows and
locks and even A/C. But the test vehicle was also loaded with those infamous tuner influenced options that ballooned
the final price to a whopping $17,454.
There are some options in the mix that I shouldn?t discount like the side curtain airbags at $650. You also
really can?t go without the floor and cargo mats at $120. But that?s where I?d stop. Why anyone would add a 6-disc
CD changer to the stock set-up is beyond me. For $395 there are countless aftermarket head units to be had.
Some of the options I wouldn?t mind adding. The rear spoiler is pretty nice and adds to the look of the car as a
whole without it feeling lame. That rang up at $385. While the $189 carbon fiber B pillar ?appliqu? seemed like a
waste since you couldn?t tell what it was from far away anyway.
The neon underneath the foot wells I actually like but would have a hard time forking over $280 for it. I also like
the red sport pedal covers for $79. That?s not much more than a nice set anyway and these are professionally
installed.
Lit cup holders definitely would not be on my ?must have? list at $299. Ouch. They only worked well at night too.
But the aluminum sills on all four doors were definitely classy at $139.
Both the 10 spoke rims, $665, and foglights, $350, were nice touches but you could probably get
a nicer 15 inch rim and tire combination at one of the big retailers for around the same price. Check out
Day 1 and
Day 2 in the Scion xA.