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Acura MDX vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Acura MDX vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,749

Scion tC   
Difference: $23,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,548

Scion tC   
Difference: $20,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,990 $16,300
Base Invoice $37,252 $15,485
Side curtain airbags   650
Rear spoiler   385
Fog lights   425
Satellite radio   449
Side curtain airbags   559
Rear spoiler   285
Fog lights   320
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 0 1,909
Options (change) 0 1,523
Destination 760 540
Total Price $41,750 $18,749
Total Invoice $38,012 $17,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,614
Model Year20092006
ModelMDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$41,750$18,749
Adjustments for Features-9,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,030$18,749
Total Invoice$38,012$17,548
Adjustments for Features-8,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,162$17,548

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092006
ModelMDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$12,065$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,8500

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092006
ModelMDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in174.0 in
Width78.5 in69.1 in
Height68.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,905 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft335.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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