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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: $22,853

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $21,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,577

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $19,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMDXtC
TrimBaseMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $43,030 $21,400
Base Invoice $39,863 $20,329
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   229
Door sill trim plates   129
Fog lights   340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   138
Door sill trim plates   100
Fog lights   255
Options (change) 0 698
Options (change) 0 493
Destination 895 755
Total Price $43,925 $22,853
Total Invoice $40,758 $21,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,403
Model Year20122014
ModelMDXtC
TrimBaseMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
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$43,925$22,853
Adjustments for Features-7,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,620$22,853
Total Invoice$40,758$21,577
Adjustments for Features-6,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,980$21,577

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122014
ModelMDXtC
TrimBaseMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,865$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7780

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122014
ModelMDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in176.6 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,083 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 Headroom37.5 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 Monogram Series

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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