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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: $20,127

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,924

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModeltCGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $27,785
Base Invoice $17,361 $26,673
Satellite radio 449  
Cargo net 49 100
All-weather floor mats 145 235
Cargo mat 104  
Rear spoiler 385  
Satellite radio 359  
Cargo net 34 80
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 65  
Rear spoiler 285  
Options (change) 1,132 335
Options (change) 843 265
Destination 720 820
Total Price $20,127 $28,940
Total Invoice $18,924 $27,758

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,362
Model Year20112015
ModeltCGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,127$28,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,127$25,320
Total Invoice$18,924$27,758
Adjustments for Features0-3,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,924$24,286

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112015
ModeltCGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $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
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,595$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,472

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112015
ModeltCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length174.0 in167.5 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft352.7 ft3

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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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