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Volvo V50 vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,556

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,932

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50tC
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $19,385
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $18,416
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Bespoke Audio System     900
Door sill trim plates     129
Floor mats     184
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Fog lights     340
Rear spoiler     444
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,150
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Bespoke Audio System     700
Door sill trim plates     100
Floor mats     127
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Fog lights     255
Rear spoiler     308
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,093
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 3,376
Options (change) 2,397 2,397 2,721
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $32,425 $36,275 $23,556
Total Invoice $30,532 $34,151 $21,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,322
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50tC
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5179hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,425$36,275$23,556
Adjustments for Features-295-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,130$33,705$23,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$30,532$34,151$21,932
Adjustments for Features-278-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,254$31,731$21,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,477$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Scion tC

Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50tC
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,505$5,780$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$2,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-278-2,4200

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20112016
ModelV50tC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.0 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,132 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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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