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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: $19,239

Scion tC   
Difference: $23,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,009

Scion tC   
Difference: $22,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelMDXMDXMDXtC
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,290 $46,565 $54,505 $17,000
Base Invoice $39,186 $43,098 $50,365 $16,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       310
Rear spoiler       385
Fog lights       425
Satellite radio       449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       225
Rear spoiler       285
Fog lights       320
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,569
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,189
Destination 895 895 895 670
Total Price $43,185 $47,460 $55,400 $19,239
Total Invoice $40,081 $43,993 $51,260 $18,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,576
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,375
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelMDXMDXMDXtC
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8501, 10546, 12160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$43,185$47,460$55,400$19,239
Adjustments for Features-9,370-11,310-15,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$36,150$39,540$19,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$5,725$0
Total Invoice$40,081$43,993$51,260$18,009
Adjustments for Features-8,697-10,484-14,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,384$33,509$36,585$18,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$5,201$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelMDXMDXMDXtC
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50 
HDMI port  $25 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,940$13,880$18,430$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,370$11,310$15,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,697-10,484-14,6750

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20142009
ModelMDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in174.0 in
Width77.2 in69.1 in
Height66.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft335.4 ft3

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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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