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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: $22,332

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,772

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320132016
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 $23,945 $26,225 $29,235 $28,925 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $19,385
Base Invoice $22,963 $25,150 $28,037 $27,738 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $18,416
Navigation system 1,150   1,660          
Sunroof 800 900            
Cargo net 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 55
Floor mats 125 125 125         184
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375 444
Cargo mat 110 110 110 125 125 125 125  
Navigation Package   1,660            
Bespoke Audio System               900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               229
Fog lights               340
Navigation system 1,103   1,591          
Sunroof 767 862            
Cargo net 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 33
Floor mats 99 99 99         127
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 308
Cargo mat 86 86 86 99 99 99 99  
Navigation Package   1,592            
Bespoke Audio System               700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               138
Fog lights               255
Options (change) 2,655 3,265 2,365 595 595 595 595 2,152
Options (change) 2,424 3,008 2,145 468 468 468 468 1,561
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $27,395 $30,285 $32,395 $30,315 $31,815 $34,305 $34,915 $22,332
Total Invoice $26,182 $28,953 $30,977 $29,001 $30,441 $32,827 $33,414 $20,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,650
Model Year20132013201320132013201320132016
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 V6179hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,395$30,285$32,395$30,315$31,815$34,305$34,915$22,332
Adjustments for Features-795-1,120-2,245-2,610-4,685-4,685-4,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$29,165$30,150$27,705$27,130$29,620$30,130$22,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,565$3,550$1,105$530$3,020$3,530$0
Total Invoice$26,182$28,953$30,977$29,001$30,441$32,827$33,414$20,772
Adjustments for Features-760-1,071-2,147-2,497-4,483-4,483-4,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,422$27,882$28,830$26,504$25,958$28,344$28,835$20,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,460$3,408$1,082$536$2,922$3,413$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132013201320132013201320132016
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       
6-speed manual $150     $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 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Knee airbag, driver       $75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper       $175
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 
App support       $0
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio       $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights       $25
Cornering lights $50$50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights $125$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 
Interior ambient lighting   $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 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats       $75
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, 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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$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$3,040$3,365$4,490$4,855$6,930$6,930$7,030$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$1,120$2,245$2,610$4,685$4,685$4,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-760-1,071-2,147-2,497-4,483-4,483-4,5790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132016
ModelPassattC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.934.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Cornering lights50No
iPod integration100Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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