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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: $20,467

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,433

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,234

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModeltCGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,575 $23,695
Base Invoice $17,646 $22,747
Rear spoiler 385  
Metal pedals 79  
Satellite radio 449  
All-weather floor mats 145 235
Cargo mat 104  
Sunroof   2,100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 285  
Metal pedals 49  
Satellite radio 359  
All-weather floor mats 100 176
Cargo mat 65  
Sunroof   2,016
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,162 3,435
Options (change) 858 3,248
Destination 730 770
Total Price $20,467 $27,900
Total Invoice $19,234 $26,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,329
Model Year20122011
ModeltCGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,467$27,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,467$25,605
Total Invoice$19,234$26,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,234$24,563

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModeltCGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,870$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,202

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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 Year20122011
ModeltCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length174.0 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,060 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102582%
Total Not Requested22518%

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