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Scion tC vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,498

Scion tC   
Difference: $95,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,279

Scion tC   
Difference: $88,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModeltCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,575 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $17,646 $106,858 $106,858
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49    
Rear spoiler 385    
Wood trim   0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34    
Rear spoiler 285    
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 1,193 0 0
Options (change) 903 0 0
Destination 730 925 925
Total Price $20,498 $115,825 $115,825
Total Invoice $19,279 $107,783 $107,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,427
Model Year201220162016
ModeltCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$20,498$115,825$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-21,575-19,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,498$94,250$96,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$19,279$107,783$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-20,077-18,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,279$87,706$89,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,628

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220162016
ModeltCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8S8 Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Ski sack $50 
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 dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,820$24,395$22,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$21,575$19,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20,077-18,449

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122016
ModeltCA8 / S8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.8 in
Length174.0 in202.6 in
Width70.7 in76.7 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft314.2 ft3

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