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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: $20,142

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,038

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,675

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModeltCGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,400 $28,025
Base Invoice $15,580 $26,904
Side curtain airbags 650  
Cargo net 49 100
All-weather floor mats 145 235
Cargo mat 104  
Satellite radio 449  
Fog lights 425  
Body kit 995  
Rear spoiler 385  
Side curtain airbags 559  
Cargo net 34 80
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 65  
Satellite radio 359  
Fog lights 320  
Body kit 833  
Rear spoiler 285  
Options (change) 3,202 335
Options (change) 2,555 265
Destination 540 820
Total Price $20,142 $29,180
Total Invoice $18,675 $27,989

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,907
Model Year20072016
ModeltCGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,142$29,180
Adjustments for Features0-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,142$24,585
Total Invoice$18,675$27,989
Adjustments for Features0-4,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,675$23,582

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModeltCGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,745$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,407

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModeltCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length174.0 in167.5 in
Width69.1 in70.5 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft352.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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