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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: $21,449

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,195

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModeltCS40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,575 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $17,646 $26,085 $29,281
Satellite radio 449    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Satellite radio 359    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Options (change) 2,144 550 550
Options (change) 1,819 517 517
Destination 730 875 875
Total Price $21,449 $29,175 $32,575
Total Invoice $20,195 $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: $7,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,122
Model Year201220112011
ModeltCS40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,449$29,175$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-170-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,449$29,005$30,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$20,195$27,477$30,673
Adjustments for Features0-160-2,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,195$27,317$28,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,289

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201220112011
ModeltCS40S40
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
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
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Folding passenger seat $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  
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$3,170$3,340$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160-2,067

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122011
ModeltCS40
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length174.0 in176.2 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft314.3 ft3

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