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Scion tC vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,732

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,365

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModeltCV50
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,000 $33,050
Base Invoice $16,150 $31,067
Body kit 995  
Rear spoiler 385  
Rear bumper protector 58  
Fog lights 425  
Satellite radio 449  
4-speed automatic 800  
Preferred Package   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Body kit 833  
Rear spoiler 285  
Rear bumper protector 38  
Fog lights 320  
Satellite radio 359  
4-speed automatic 760  
Preferred Package   1,175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 3,112 3,050
Options (change) 2,595 2,942
Destination 620 850
Total Price $20,732 $36,950
Total Invoice $19,365 $34,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,273
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,885
Model Year20082010
ModeltCV50
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine161hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,732$36,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,732$31,005
Total Invoice$19,365$34,859
Adjustments for Features0-5,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,365$29,250

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082010
ModeltCV50
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,645$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,609

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082010
ModeltCV50
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length174.0 in178.0 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,970 lb.3,543 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 in38.1 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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