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Scion tC vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,184

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,792

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModeltCS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,000 $32,350
Base Invoice $16,150 $30,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310  
Body kit 995  
Rear spoiler 385  
Fog lights 425  
Satellite radio 449  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Body kit 833  
Rear spoiler 285  
Fog lights 320  
Satellite radio 359  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Options (change) 2,564 525
Options (change) 2,022 494
Destination 620 825
Total Price $20,184 $33,700
Total Invoice $18,792 $31,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,269
Model Year20082009
ModeltCS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,184$33,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,184$29,805
Total Invoice$18,792$31,728
Adjustments for Features0-3,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,792$28,061

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082009
ModeltCS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,020$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,667

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082009
ModeltCS40
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length174.0 in176.2 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,905 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft312.6 ft3

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