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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: $22,868

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $8,132

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,595

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $8,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimMonogram SeriesGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,400 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $20,329 $23,035 $32,631
All-weather floor mats 165 235 235
Fog lights 340    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Metal pedals 79    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
All-weather floor mats 107 185 185
Fog lights 255    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Metal pedals 49    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 713 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 511 5,945 1,625
Destination 755 770 770
Total Price $22,868 $31,000 $36,495
Total Invoice $21,595 $29,750 $35,026

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,095
Model Year201420122012
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimMonogram SeriesGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine179hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,868$31,000$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,868$29,895$33,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$21,595$29,750$35,026
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-2,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,595$28,690$32,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420122012
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimMonogram SeriesGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,860$2,965$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-2,932

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModeltCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277565%
Total Not Requested147535%

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 system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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