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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,747

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,385

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $18,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTItC
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,655 $30,470 $35,070 $18,575
Base Invoice $0 $29,252 $33,667 $17,646
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325   310
Cargo net 100 100 100 49
Cargo mat       104
Rear spoiler       385
Satellite radio       449
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 270   225
Cargo net 80 80 80 34
Cargo mat       65
Rear spoiler       285
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 660 660 335 1,442
Options (change) 535 535 265 1,068
Destination 850 850 850 730
Total Price $25,165 $31,980 $36,255 $20,747
Total Invoice $1,385 $30,637 $34,782 $19,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion tC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,216
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTItC
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4220hp I4220hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,165$31,980$36,255$20,747
Adjustments for Features-2,845-5,620-8,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,320$26,360$27,510$20,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,040$5,190$0
Total Invoice$1,385$30,637$34,782$19,444
Adjustments for Features-157-5,384-8,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$1,228$25,253$26,392$19,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,025$25,164$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Scion tC

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTItC
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
iPod integration   $100
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,990$7,765$10,890$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$5,620$8,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-157-5,384-8,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTItC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in174.0 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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