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Scion tC vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,301

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,621

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModeltCA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,210 $27,270
Base Invoice $18,249 $25,361
Bespoke Audio System 1,198  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Cargo net 55  
Fog lights 340  
Floor mats 184  
All-weather floor mats 165 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Bespoke Audio System 849  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Cargo net 33  
Fog lights 255  
Floor mats 127  
All-weather floor mats 107 112
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Options (change) 3,321 8,250
Options (change) 2,602 7,676
Destination 770 875
Total Price $23,301 $36,395
Total Invoice $21,621 $33,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,076
Model Year20152012
ModeltCA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$23,301$36,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,301$32,945
Total Invoice$21,621$33,912
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,621$30,697

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152012
ModeltCA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,215

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152012
ModeltCA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in168.7 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height55.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested135586%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

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