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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,705

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,028

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeltCPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $26,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $18,416 $25,217 $30,353 $33,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 325    
Floor mats 184      
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Cargo net 55 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 165 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 444 375 375 375
Metal pedals 79      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Fog lights 340      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 270    
Floor mats 127      
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Cargo net 33 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 107 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 308 300 300 300
Metal pedals 49      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Fog lights 255      
Options (change) 2,525 1,035 710 710
Options (change) 1,817 835 565 565
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $22,705 $28,180 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $21,028 $26,902 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,078
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeltCPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,705$28,180$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-3,380-9,055-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,705$24,800$24,155$27,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0$2,850
Total Invoice$21,028$26,902$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,227-8,662-8,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,028$23,675$23,106$25,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201820182018
ModeltCPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.0T SE2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0  
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
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,310$6,690$12,365$12,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380$9,055$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,227-8,662-8,807

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModeltCPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length176.6 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
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 Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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