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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: $20,362

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,653

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,925

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassattC
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995 $17,000
Base Invoice $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601 $16,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325       310
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 49
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 385
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 995
Metal pedals         79
Fog lights         425
Satellite radio         449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270       225
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 34
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 285
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 833
Metal pedals         49
Fog lights         320
Satellite radio         359
Options (change) 2,700 2,375 2,375 2,375 2,692
Options (change) 2,350 2,080 2,080 2,080 2,105
Destination 820 820 820 820 670
Total Price $29,015 $32,490 $34,190 $37,190 $20,362
Total Invoice $27,620 $30,993 $32,624 $35,501 $18,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,685
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassattC
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,015$32,490$34,190$37,190$20,362
Adjustments for Features-4,620-8,245-10,495-10,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,395$24,245$23,695$26,595$20,362
Cost Above Minimum$700$550$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$27,620$30,993$32,624$35,501$18,925
Adjustments for Features-4,398-7,865-10,014-10,1140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,222$23,128$22,610$25,387$18,925
Cost Above Minimum$612$518$0$2,777$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC

Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassattC
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600 
Cruise control$150   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$10,640$12,890$12,990$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,620$8,245$10,495$10,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,398-7,865-10,014-10,1140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Scion tC

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,231 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

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

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