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Acura MDX vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,064

Scion tC   
Difference: $17,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,960

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMDXMDXtC
TrimPremiumTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,125 $39,950 $18,575
Base Invoice $33,459 $36,002 $17,646
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Satellite radio     449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 0 0 759
Options (change) 0 0 584
Destination 615 615 730
Total Price $37,740 $40,565 $20,064
Total Invoice $34,074 $36,617 $18,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,692
Model Year200620062012
ModelMDXMDXtC
TrimPremiumTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6253hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7200, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,740$40,565$20,064
Adjustments for Features-6,005-7,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,735$33,235$20,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$34,074$36,617$18,960
Adjustments for Features-5,422-6,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,652$30,000$18,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,348$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year200620062012
ModelMDXMDXtC
TrimPremiumTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,450$9,775$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$7,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,422-6,6170

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Scion tC features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in174.0 in
Width77.0 in70.7 in
Height68.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft334.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Scion tC specs.

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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