2012 Scion xD to start at $16,075

Prices for the 2012 Scion xD will start at $16,075, Toyota said on Wednesday. For the standard five-speed manual, that’s a $235 increase from final price of the 2011 model.

The sticker increases to $16,875 for the four-speed automatic version, which is also $235 more expensive than its 2011 counterpart. More standard features come along with the price increase, including hands-free Bluetooth, streaming audio capability and HD radio.

The five-door subcompact continues to target youthful buyers, with a new six-speaker audio system that has a display with a personalized welcome screen. An optional premium audio system adds a 5.8-inch touch-screen display.

The xD looks the same on the outside for 2012 and will continue using a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine.

Standard features include steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, keyless entry, air conditioning, antilock brakes, stability and traction control, tire-pressure monitoring, cruise control and a tilt steering wheel.

The 2012 Scion xD arrives in dealerships in October.

By Michelle Koueiter