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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: $21,034

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,602

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModeltCS40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,000 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $16,150 $26,085 $29,281
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Fog lights 425    
Satellite radio 449    
Body kit 995    
Rear spoiler 385    
4-speed automatic 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Fog lights 320    
Satellite radio 359    
Body kit 833    
Rear spoiler 285    
4-speed automatic 760    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Options (change) 3,364 550 550
Options (change) 2,782 517 517
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $21,034 $29,175 $32,575
Total Invoice $19,602 $27,477 $30,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,679
Model Year200920112011
ModeltCS40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,034$29,175$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,270-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,034$27,905$29,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$19,602$27,477$30,673
Adjustments for Features0-1,196-3,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,602$26,281$27,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,289

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200920112011
ModeltCS40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,045$4,315$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,196-3,103

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092011
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 Weight2,970 lb.3,363 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft314.3 ft3

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