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Scion iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,444

Scion iM   
Difference: $10,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,115

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeliMGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,460 $35,070 $39,785 $37,345
Base Invoice $17,537 $33,667 $0 $35,851
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Floor mats 80      
Cargo net 49 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235 235 235
Cargo mat 80      
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Floor mats 75      
Cargo net 35 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 55 185 185 185
Cargo mat 50      
Options (change) 1,189 335 335 335
Options (change) 915 265 265 265
Destination 795 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,444 $36,255 $40,970 $31,030
Total Invoice $19,247 $34,782 $1,115 $29,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion iM
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,401
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeliMGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine137hp I4220hp I4292hp I4134hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$20,444$36,255$40,970$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-8,795-9,870-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,444$27,460$31,100$24,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$7,040$0
Total Invoice$19,247$34,782$1,115$29,466
Adjustments for Features0-8,438-269-6,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,247$26,344$846$22,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,498$0$22,001

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Features Comparison: Scion iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201820182018
ModeliMGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Sunroof, large $1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights $125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$770$9,565$10,640$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,795$9,870$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,438-269-6,619

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModeliMGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length170.5 in167.6 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height55.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion iM

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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