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Scion tC vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,985

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,627

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModeltCA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,725 $37,900
Base Invoice $17,789 $35,248
Floor mats 184  
Rear spoiler 444  
Satellite radio 449  
Door sill trim plates 129  
Cargo net 55 150
All-weather floor mats 165 180
Metal pedals 79 195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat   115
iPod integration   350
Floor mats 127  
Rear spoiler 308  
Satellite radio 359  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 33 139
All-weather floor mats 107 168
Metal pedals 49 181
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo mat   107
iPod integration   325
Options (change) 1,505 1,565
Options (change) 1,083 1,456
Destination 755 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $20,985 $36,222
Total Invoice $19,627 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,148
Model Year20132016
ModeltCA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$20,985$36,222
Adjustments for Features0-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,985$30,067
Total Invoice$19,627$33,461
Adjustments for Features0-5,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,627$27,775

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
ModeltCA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,060$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,686

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
ModeltCA3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length174.0 in169.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft339.5 ft3

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