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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,427

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,832

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelTiguanTiguantC
TrimSESELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,635 $33,975 $19,385
Base Invoice $27,490 $32,617 $18,416
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,890    
FWD   0  
Bespoke Audio System     900
Floor mats     184
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Fog lights     340
Rear spoiler     444
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,150
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,815    
FWD   0  
Bespoke Audio System     700
Floor mats     127
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Fog lights     255
Rear spoiler     308
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,093
Options (change) 1,890 0 3,247
Options (change) 1,815 0 2,621
Destination 820 820 795
Total Price $31,345 $34,795 $23,427
Total Invoice $30,125 $33,437 $21,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,913
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,366
Model Year201220122016
ModelTiguanTiguantC
TrimSESELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$31,345$34,795$23,427
Adjustments for Features-2,005-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,340$29,540$23,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$30,125$33,437$21,832
Adjustments for Features-1,927-5,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,198$28,387$21,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Scion tC

Model Year201220122016
ModelTiguanTiguantC
TrimSESELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$7,215$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,927-5,0500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguantC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height65.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.3,132 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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