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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: $22,579

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,238

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModeltCPassat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,385 $29,690
Base Invoice $18,416 $27,727
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Floor mats 184  
All-weather floor mats 165 185
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Navigation system   1,990
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Floor mats 127  
All-weather floor mats 107 145
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 2,399 2,175
Options (change) 2,027 1,903
Destination 795 700
Total Price $22,579 $32,565
Total Invoice $21,238 $30,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,374
Model Year20162009
ModeltCPassat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine179hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$22,579$32,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,579$30,720
Total Invoice$21,238$30,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,238$28,612

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162009
ModeltCPassat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,235$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,718

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162009
ModeltCPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length176.6 in188.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,512 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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