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Scion tC vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,962

Scion tC   
Difference: $18,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,531

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModeltCA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $18,416 $30,227 $43,990
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Fog lights 340    
Floor mats 184    
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Fog lights 255    
Floor mats 127    
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 1,782 6,775 2,475
Options (change) 1,320 6,303 2,303
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $21,962 $40,150 $50,650
Total Invoice $20,531 $37,405 $47,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,151
Model Year201620122012
ModeltCA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$21,962$40,150$50,650
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,962$35,080$44,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,150
Total Invoice$20,531$37,405$47,168
Adjustments for Features0-4,723-5,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,531$32,682$41,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,507

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620122012
ModeltCA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,035$7,105$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,723-5,979

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162012
ModeltCA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length176.6 in185.2 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height55.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

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

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested215070%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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