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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,255

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,781

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModeltCBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,725 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $17,789 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Floor mats 184 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 444      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229      
Satellite radio 449      
Fog lights 340      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Floor mats 127 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 308      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138      
Satellite radio 359      
Fog lights 255      
6-speed shiftable automatic 950      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Options (change) 2,775 365 365 365
Options (change) 2,237 285 285 285
Destination 755 850 850 850
Total Price $22,255 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $20,781 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,599
Model Year2013201820182018
ModeltCBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,255$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-990-1,565-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,255$23,345$23,670$26,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$20,781$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-949-1,500-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,781$22,380$22,693$25,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313$2,806

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201820182018
ModeltCBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
iPod integration$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,065$4,640$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990$1,565$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-949-1,500-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
ModeltCBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length174.0 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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