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Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,902

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,647

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassattC
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $16,300
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $15,485
Sunroof 800 800            
Cargo net 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 49
Cargo mat 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 104
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375 385
Side curtain airbags               650
Fog lights               425
Satellite radio               449
Sunroof 767 767            
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 34
Cargo mat 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 65
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 285
Side curtain airbags               559
Fog lights               320
Satellite radio               359
Options (change) 1,395 1,395 595 595 595 595 595 2,062
Options (change) 1,235 1,235 468 468 468 468 468 1,622
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 540
Total Price $25,890 $28,160 $30,360 $29,760 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $18,902
Total Invoice $24,757 $26,934 $29,044 $28,468 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $17,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,107
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassattC
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,890$28,160$30,360$29,760$31,260$33,560$34,315$18,902
Adjustments for Features-2,095-2,245-3,545-4,185-6,260-6,260-6,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,795$25,915$26,815$25,575$25,000$27,300$27,955$18,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$3,020$1,780$1,205$3,505$4,160$0
Total Invoice$24,757$26,934$29,044$28,468$29,908$32,114$32,838$17,647
Adjustments for Features-2,003-2,147-3,391-4,003-5,989-5,990-6,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,754$24,787$25,653$24,465$23,919$26,124$26,752$17,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,033$2,899$1,711$1,165$3,370$3,998$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassattC
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      $0
6-speed manual $150      
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key    $250$250$250 
Remote start    $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver       $75
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover       $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Panoramic sunroof       $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600 
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights       $25
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver       $10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats   $75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat       $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats       $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,390$5,690$6,330$8,405$8,405$8,505$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$2,245$3,545$4,185$6,260$6,260$6,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,003-2,147-3,391-4,003-5,989-5,990-6,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122006
ModelPassattC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in174.0 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.935.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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