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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: $22,421

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,857

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $24,235 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $18,416 $23,266 $23,035 $32,631
Floor mats 184      
Bespoke Audio System 900      
All-weather floor mats 165 235 235 235
Fog lights 340      
Rear spoiler 444      
Metal pedals 79      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,729 3,850 1,500
Floor mats 127      
Bespoke Audio System 700      
All-weather floor mats 107 185 185 185
Fog lights 255      
Rear spoiler 308      
Metal pedals 49      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651 3,696 1,440
Options (change) 2,241 1,964 4,085 1,735
Options (change) 1,646 1,836 3,881 1,625
Destination 795 770 770 770
Total Price $22,421 $26,969 $28,850 $36,495
Total Invoice $20,857 $25,872 $27,686 $35,026

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,890
Model Year2016201220122012
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine179hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,421$26,969$28,850$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,280-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,421$26,839$27,570$31,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$731$5,076
Total Invoice$20,857$25,872$27,686$35,026
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,228-4,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,857$25,747$26,458$30,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$711$4,883

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201220122012
ModeltCGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,235$2,365$3,515$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130$1,280$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-125-1,228-4,396

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
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
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested92536%

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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