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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: $19,893

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,510

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModeltCPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,400 $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $15,580 $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601
Side curtain airbags 650        
Cargo net 49 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 385 375 375 375 375
Body kit 995 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Satellite radio 449        
Fog lights 425        
Side curtain airbags 559        
Cargo net 34 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 285 300 300 300 300
Body kit 833 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio 359        
Fog lights 320        
Options (change) 2,953 2,375 2,375 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 2,390 2,080 2,080 2,080 2,080
Destination 540 820 820 820 820
Total Price $19,893 $28,690 $32,490 $34,190 $37,190
Total Invoice $18,510 $27,350 $30,993 $32,624 $35,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,052
Model Year20072017201720172017
ModeltCPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,893$28,690$32,490$34,190$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,745-8,370-10,545-10,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,893$23,945$24,120$23,645$26,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$475$0$2,900
Total Invoice$18,510$27,350$30,993$32,624$35,501
Adjustments for Features0-4,523-7,984-10,062-10,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,510$22,827$23,009$22,562$25,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$447$0$2,777

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072017201720172017
ModeltCPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $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$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$6,965$10,590$12,765$12,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,745$8,370$10,545$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,523-7,984-10,062-10,162

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072017
ModeltCPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length174.0 in191.6 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft315.9 ft3

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