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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: $20,139

Scion tC   
Difference: $21,611

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Scion tC   
Difference: $19,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,990 $18,275
Base Invoice $37,252 $17,361
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   310
Rear spoiler   385
Satellite radio   449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Rear spoiler   285
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 0 1,144
Options (change) 0 869
Destination 760 720
Total Price $41,750 $20,139
Total Invoice $38,012 $18,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,781
Model Year20092011
ModelMDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,750$20,139
Adjustments for Features-9,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,655$20,139
Total Invoice$38,012$18,950
Adjustments for Features-8,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,731$18,950

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height 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$11,590$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2810

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092011
ModelMDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in174.0 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.6 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 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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