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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: $21,475

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,385

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $18,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,725 $23,655 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $17,789 $0 $29,252 $33,667
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 325 325  
Floor mats 184      
Cargo net 55 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 165 235 235 235
Fog lights 340      
Rear spoiler 444      
Satellite radio 449      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 270 270  
Floor mats 127      
Cargo net 33 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 107 185 185 185
Fog lights 255      
Rear spoiler 308      
Satellite radio 359      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Options (change) 1,995 660 660 335
Options (change) 1,427 535 535 265
Destination 755 850 850 850
Total Price $21,475 $25,165 $31,980 $36,255
Total Invoice $19,971 $1,385 $30,637 $34,782

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion tC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,724
Model Year2013201820182018
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4170hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,475$25,165$31,980$36,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,505-5,280-8,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,475$22,660$26,700$27,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,040$5,190
Total Invoice$19,971$1,385$30,637$34,782
Adjustments for Features0-138-5,058-8,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,971$1,247$25,579$26,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,332$25,471

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201820182018
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manual $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
iPod integration$100   
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,410$4,915$7,690$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505$5,280$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-5,058-8,064

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModeltCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length174.0 in167.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height55.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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