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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: $21,833

Scion tC   
Difference: $21,482

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,431

Scion tC   
Difference: $18,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMDXtC
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,950 $19,385
Base Invoice $36,002 $18,416
Navigation system 2,750  
Bespoke Audio System   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   229
Floor mats   184
Fog lights   340
Navigation system 2,475  
Bespoke Audio System   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   138
Floor mats   127
Fog lights   255
Options (change) 2,750 1,653
Options (change) 2,475 1,220
Destination 615 795
Total Price $43,315 $21,833
Total Invoice $39,092 $20,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,721
Model Year20062016
ModelMDXtC
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/45-18
Total Price$43,315$21,833
Adjustments for Features-7,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$21,833
Total Invoice$39,092$20,431
Adjustments for Features-6,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,152$20,431

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062016
ModelMDXtC
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$9,900$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9400

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062016
ModelMDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in176.6 in
Width77.0 in70.7 in
Height68.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,083 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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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