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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,093

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,641

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,400 $24,235 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $15,580 $23,266 $23,035 $32,631
Side curtain airbags 650      
All-weather floor mats 145 235 235 235
Satellite radio 449      
Cargo mat 104      
Fog lights 425      
Rear spoiler 385      
Body kit 995      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,729   1,500
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,280  
Side curtain airbags 559      
All-weather floor mats 100 185 185 185
Satellite radio 359      
Cargo mat 65      
Fog lights 320      
Rear spoiler 285      
Body kit 833      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651   1,440
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,189  
Options (change) 3,153 1,964 2,515 1,735
Options (change) 2,521 1,836 2,374 1,625
Destination 540 770 770 770
Total Price $20,093 $26,969 $27,280 $36,495
Total Invoice $18,641 $25,872 $26,179 $35,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,245
Model Year2007201220122012
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,093$26,969$27,280$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,070-2,045-6,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,093$24,899$25,235$30,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$336$5,251
Total Invoice$18,641$25,872$26,179$35,026
Adjustments for Features0-1,986-1,962-6,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,641$23,886$24,217$28,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$331$5,050

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007201220122012
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system $600 $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,195$4,265$4,240$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,070$2,045$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,986-1,962-6,090

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModeltCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length174.0 in165.4 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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