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Acura RDX 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 RDX vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,139

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,020

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,195 $18,575
Base Invoice $30,505 $17,646
Rear spoiler   385
Satellite radio   449
Rear spoiler   285
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 0 834
Options (change) 0 644
Destination 715 730
Total Price $33,910 $20,139
Total Invoice $31,220 $19,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,474
Model Year20082012
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,910$20,139
Adjustments for Features-7,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,605$20,139
Total Invoice$31,220$19,020
Adjustments for Features-6,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,494$19,020

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXtC
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$9,175$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7260

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in174.0 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft334.5 ft3

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