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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,442

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,850

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModeltCJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $23,745
Base Invoice $18,416 $22,795
Bespoke Audio System 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Fog lights 340  
Metal pedals 79  
Floor mats 184  
All-weather floor mats 165 235
Rear spoiler 444 375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system   900
Autobahn Package   2,050
Bespoke Audio System 700  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Fog lights 255  
Metal pedals 49  
Floor mats 127  
All-weather floor mats 107 185
Rear spoiler 308 300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Navigation system   864
Autobahn Package   1,968
Options (change) 3,262 4,660
Options (change) 2,639 4,373
Destination 795 770
Total Price $23,442 $29,175
Total Invoice $21,850 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,793
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,188
Model Year20162012
ModeltCJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,442$29,175
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,442$28,235
Total Invoice$21,850$27,938
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,850$27,038

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModeltCJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
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
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModeltCJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length176.6 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

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 Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested134060%

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